Description

Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Rice Skillet, a one-pan dish that brings gourmet dining to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and fluffy rice for a meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Long-grain white rice
Fresh minced garlic
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Low-sodium chicken broth
Heavy cream
Italian seasoning
Salt
Pepper
Olive oil

Instructions

Start by seasoning your chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until they're golden brown and cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add a little more oil if needed. Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it!
Stir in the rice and toast it for a minute, then pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Once the rice is ready, return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing well to combine everything. Let it simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet Cooking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 600
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: Don’t overcrowd the skillet when cooking the chicken. Adjust the creaminess by adding more heavy cream or cheese as preferred. For added flavor, consider incorporating spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or mushrooms.