Description
Mouthwatering chicken with garlic parmesan rice brings Italian comfort to weeknight dinners, blending crispy chicken and creamy seasoned rice. Savory herbs and melted cheese create a delicious symphony that draws hungry families to the table with irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken breast
Grains:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) white rice
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken broth
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a generously sized skillet over medium flame, drizzling olive oil across the surface.
- Liberally season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, ensuring thorough coverage.
- Sear chicken pieces for 5-6 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Transfer perfectly cooked chicken to a separate plate, keeping warm.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce minced garlic, allowing aromatic oils to release for approximately 60 seconds.
- Incorporate uncooked rice into the fragrant skillet, gently toasting grains for 2-3 minutes to enhance nutty undertones.
- Stream chicken broth into the skillet, raising temperature until liquid reaches a vigorous boil.
- Reduce heat to lowest setting, securely cover skillet, and allow rice to simmer for 20 minutes until grains become tender and liquid absorbs completely.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese across the surface, stirring until cheese melts and creates a luxuriously creamy texture.
- Plate golden-brown chicken atop the garlic-infused Parmesan rice, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the most tender and uniform cooking result.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust and maximum flavor absorption.
- Toast rice briefly to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent clumping during cooking.
- For extra richness, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged varieties for a more intense, authentic taste.
- Customize the dish by adding roasted vegetables like broccoli or asparagus for additional nutrition and color.
- Low-sodium chicken broth works great for those watching salt intake without compromising flavor depth.
- Gluten-free option: Confirm your rice and broth are certified gluten-free for celiac or gluten-sensitive diners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 33-34 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg