Description
A cozy and comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich garlicky broth served over creamy garlic parmesan rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Let it cook for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the broth.
- Once the rice is cooked, stir in the butter and grated parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Don’t skimp on this step; it elevates the flavors beautifully!
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm. Enjoy the cozy aroma filling your kitchen!
Notes
For added variety, consider stirring in frozen peas or spinach, or swapping proteins like shrimp or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg