Description
Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice brings comfort right to your dinner table, turning a simple weeknight meal into something special that makes your whole family smile. Crispy chicken nestled over creamy, cheesy rice creates a delicious harmony your taste buds will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups white rice
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Cooking Fats and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Blot chicken breasts completely dry using paper towels, then generously season both sides with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
- Pour 2 tbsp olive oil into a large skillet, heating over medium-high until the surface shimmers at 375°F.
- Carefully place chicken breasts in hot skillet, searing for 5-6 minutes until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Transfer chicken to a separate plate, keeping the delicious browned bits in the skillet.
- Mince 4 garlic cloves into tiny, uniform pieces using a sharp knife.
- Drop minced garlic into the same skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until an aromatic fragrance emerges.
- Add 2 cups white rice, stirring to coat each grain with oil and garlic for exactly 1 minute.
- Slowly pour 2 ½ cups chicken broth into the skillet, mixing thoroughly to combine ingredients.
- Allow rice mixture to reach a gentle boil, then immediately reduce heat to low, around 200°F.
- Nestle seared chicken breasts directly on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover skillet with a tight lid, simmering for 18-20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
- Verify chicken’s internal temperature hits 165°F and rice feels tender when tested.
- Remove skillet from heat, letting dish rest for 5 minutes to settle flavors.
- Sprinkle ½ cup grated parmesan cheese evenly across the surface.
- Dot 1 tbsp butter around the skillet and scatter 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley on top.
- Serve piping hot straight from the skillet, distributing chicken and rice together.
Notes
- Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear that locks in delicious flavor.
- Choose a heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat distribution and the best caramelization on chicken and rice.
- For extra richness, use freshly grated parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged to enhance the overall taste and texture.
- Gluten-free friends can swap regular rice with cauliflower rice or brown rice for a nutritious alternative that works beautifully with this recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 444 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg