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Creamy One-Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Rice

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A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with garlic, parmesan, and creamy rice. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 700 g)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice (200 g), rinsed
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth (600 ml)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120 ml)
  • ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (75 g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or mix of dried basil, oregano, thyme)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and dried Italian seasoning. (Approx. 5 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and brown for 3-4 minutes per side until golden but not cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside. (Approx. 8 minutes)
  3. Lower heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, then add minced garlic. Stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant. (Approx. 1 minute)
  4. Add rinsed rice to the skillet and stir to coat in the buttery garlic. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits. (Approx. 2 minutes)
  5. Nestle the seared chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Avoid lifting the lid during cooking. (Approx. 25 minutes)
  6. Remove lid and sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the dish. Gently stir or tilt the pan to mix cheese into the creamy sauce. (Approx. 2 minutes)
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm straight from the pan.

Notes

Rinse rice before cooking to avoid stickiness. Avoid lifting the lid while simmering to keep steam trapped for even cooking. Use freshly grated parmesan for best melting and texture. If rice is too liquidy at the end, remove chicken and increase heat slightly to evaporate excess liquid. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and parmesan with nutritional yeast. Chicken thighs can be used but may require longer cooking.

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