Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice
Chicken with garlic parmesan rice is a creamy, flavorful dinner made with juicy chicken and rich, cheesy garlic rice. This chicken with garlic parmesan rice recipe is perfect for easy weeknight meals or comforting family dinners.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika or Italian seasoning
- For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain rice jasmine or basmati
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup cream optional
- Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 cup spinach or broccoli
- 1/2 cup mushrooms
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add rice and toast lightly for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and optional cream.
- Return chicken to the pan or serve over the rice.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor.
- Avoid overcooking chicken to keep it juicy.
- Toast rice before adding liquid for better texture.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep rice moist.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.