Description
Crispy garlic parmesan chicken and rice delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen, packed with golden-brown chicken and creamy rice that’ll have your family asking for seconds. Weeknight dinner dreams come true with this simple, satisfying meal that brings serious flavor without complicated steps.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
Cheese and Seasoning:
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Wet Ingredients and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Dry each chicken breast completely with paper towels to remove all excess moisture and ensure crispy coating.
- Create a savory coating by combining ½ cup parmesan, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, ½ tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper in a shallow dish.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken breast in the seasoned mixture, pressing firmly to help the mixture adhere completely.
- Warm 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until shimmering.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, developing a golden-brown crust that seals in moisture.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate, keeping the skillet’s flavorful browned bits intact.
- Finely mince 4 cloves of garlic into tiny, uniform pieces.
- Melt ¼ cup butter in the same skillet, then quickly sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 1 cup rice to the skillet, stirring to coat every grain with butter and garlic.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet, stirring to distribute evenly with the rice.
- Carefully place seared chicken breasts directly on top of the rice mixture.
- Seal the skillet completely with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil to trap steam.
- Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, ensuring rice becomes tender and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove from oven and drizzle ¼ cup heavy cream across the entire dish for added richness.
- Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes, letting flavors meld and juices redistribute.
- Optional: Sprinkle extra parmesan and fresh parsley on top for a final touch of flavor.
Notes
- Chicken thickness matters, so pound breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness for consistent cooking and crispy coating.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko to maintain the crispy texture.
- Make sure your skillet is genuinely oven-safe to transition smoothly from stovetop to oven without damaging cookware.
- Fresh parmesan provides superior flavor compared to pre-grated cheese, so grate your own whenever possible for maximum taste and crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg