Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Rice: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Delicious garlic parmesan chicken paired with fluffy rice makes a perfect comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic and olive oil before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN AND RICE