Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Rice. This divine recipe is not only bursting with flavors but it's also incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts cubed - 680g (1.5 lbs)
- Butter - 56g 4 tablespoons
- White onion diced - 1
- Garlic minced - 4 cloves
- Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
- Dried rosemary crumbled - 1/2 teaspoon
- Chicken broth - 600ml 2.5 cups
- Long-grain white rice not quick cooking - 190g (1 cup)
- Heavy cream - 120ml 1/2 cup
- Parmesan cheese freshly grated - 60g (1/2 cup)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped - for serving
Instructions
- Heat your skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add diced onion and sauté until it softens (approx. 2-3 mins).
- Introduce the cubed chicken to the skillet and season with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Cook until chicken develops a golden-brown crust on all sides, roughly 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and rice, and mix until well combined. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover your skillet, and turn down the heat to medium-low.
- Allow the mixture to simmer until the rice becomes tender (about 15-20 mins). Once ready, take off the heat and mix in the heavy cream and freshly grated parmesan.
- Serve this scrumptious meal with extra parmesan and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Rice recipe is extremely versatile. You can substitute the chicken with turkey or even tofu for a vegetarian version. Remember to adjust the cooking time depending on the substitute used. Also, consider using fresh herbs if available for an extra kick of flavor. Enjoy your cooking journey with this fabulous one-pot wonder!
