One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Rice
A cozy one-pot meal combining the comforting flavors of garlic, chicken, and Parmesan with fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Chicken
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering everything needed.
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Brown the chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the rice to the pot and toast for about a minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and give a good stir.
- Season with garlic powder and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes on low heat, covered, until rice is tender.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with a simple side salad or roasted veggies. For variations, try adding lemon, mushrooms, Cajun seasoning, or make it vegetarian with chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: garlic chicken, one-pot meal, comfort food, chicken and rice, cozy dinner