Description
A comforting and indulgent dish featuring seared chicken with a creamy garlic Parmesan rice that delights the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup Rice (long-grain white or jasmine)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs (parsley or thyme), chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat, seasoning with salt and pepper, until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- Lower the heat and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, deglazing the pan and bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy, allowing it to thicken.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions in a separate pot.
- Fold the cooked rice into the creamy garlic mixture.
- Dice the chicken and stir it into the rice mixture, warming through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Make-ahead tips and cooking alternatives are available for added convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Scampi, Creamy Garlic Rice, Comfort Food, Italian Recipe, Dinner