Description
A delicious dish that combines tender chicken with creamy garlic Parmesan rice, perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to toast slightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. After boiling, reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until creamy.
- Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet. Mix everything together.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Don’t overcook the chicken, and use fresh garlic for the best flavor. Consider garnishing generously with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg