Description
Sizzling parmesan chicken & rice delivers comfort straight from your kitchen, blending rich flavors into one delightful skillet. Tender chicken nestled among perfectly seasoned rice promises a quick, satisfying meal packed with creamy goodness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Starches:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Elevate the chicken breasts with a robust salt and pepper seasoning, ensuring an even coating across the surface.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high temperature until shimmering, then carefully place seasoned chicken breasts to achieve a golden-brown exterior, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer browned chicken to a temporary plate, maintaining the flavorful skillet for subsequent cooking stages.
- Introduce chopped onions and minced garlic into the same skillet, sautéing until onions become translucent and garlic releases its aromatic essence, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate uncooked rice directly into the aromatic mixture, gently toasting and stirring to develop a rich, nutty undertone for 2 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, creating a luxurious liquid base, then carefully reposition the browned chicken breasts within the mixture.
- Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and allow the ensemble to simmer for 20-25 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent rice from adhering to the bottom.
- Once rice reaches tender consistency and chicken is thoroughly cooked, uncover and fold in grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce transforms into a velvety consistency.
- Perform a final seasoning adjustment, adding salt and pepper as desired.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, presenting the chicken atop the creamy rice for an elegant and comforting meal.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and enhance flavor absorption.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for superior melting and richer taste compared to pre-packaged cheese.
- Swap heavy cream with lighter alternatives like Greek yogurt or half-and-half for a healthier version without compromising creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg