Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, rich garlic flavors, and creamy Parmesan-infused rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian herbs (e.g., thyme, basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet, sear until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add rice to the skillet and toast for 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and let it cook until the rice is tender, about 15-18 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until creamy and well combined.
- Slice the chicken, place on top of the creamy rice, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter dish, substitute part of the heavy cream with chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg