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garlic parmesan chicken and rice

garlic parmesan chicken and rice brings creamy comfort to family dinner

  • Author: Jordan Reed
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Standard

Description

A creamy, one‑pan garlic parmesan chicken and rice dinner that delivers tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and rich parmesan‑infused sauce over perfectly cooked rice. Ideal for busy families, this comforting meal comes together in under an hour, requires minimal cleanup, and offers balanced protein and carbs. Serve it hot, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy a restaurant‑style flavor at home without any fancy techniques. Pair it with a crisp green salad for a complete meal. Perfect family meal.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden and no longer pink, then remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in white rice, coating each grain with oil and garlic, and toast lightly for 1‑2 minutes.
  4. Pour chicken broth over the rice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
  5. Return chicken to the pan, lower heat, and stir in heavy cream. Add grated parmesan and mix until melted and sauce is smooth. Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

  • For a lighter version
  • replace heavy cream with half‑and‑half. Add peas or spinach in the last five minutes of cooking for extra vegetables. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

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