Description
A delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken and creamy garlic parmesan sauce served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add rice and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Rice Bowls, Chicken and Rice, Comfort Food