Love it so much you said it twice 😄 — here’s a full, comforting recipe for Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice. Creamy, savory, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice
Serves 4
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
For the Garlic Parmesan Rice
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Season & Cook the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from pan and set aside (cover to keep warm).
2️⃣ Start the Rice
- In the same skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter.
- Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in uncooked rice and toast lightly for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 15–18 minutes until rice is tender.
3️⃣ Make It Creamy
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until creamy and thick.
- Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
4️⃣ Combine & Serve
- Slice chicken.
- Spoon creamy garlic Parmesan rice onto plates.
- Top with chicken and garnish with parsley.
🔥 Optional Upgrades
- Add spinach to the rice at the end.
- Stir in crispy bacon bits.
- Add mushrooms while sautéing garlic.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
If you’d like, I can turn this into a one-pan baked version (everything cooks together in the oven — super easy cleanup) or a high-protein meal prep version next.
