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Garlic Parmesan Rice with Chicken Easy Family Comfort Food

Garlic Parmesan Rice with Chicken

Garlic Parmesan Rice with Chicken is a creamy, one-pan meal packed with savory flavor. Tender, golden chicken is paired with buttery garlic rice simmered in broth, milk, and cream, then finished with melted Parmesan for a rich and comforting dish the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 510
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 small Onion finely diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. 1. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, melt butter and add diced onion. Cook until soft and translucent, then stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. 3. Toast the Rice: Add the rice and stir for 1–2 minutes to lightly toast it in the butter mixture.
  4. 4. Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream. Stir well, bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  5. 5. Add Cheese & Chicken: Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy and melted. Return cooked chicken to the skillet and mix gently to coat everything in the sauce.
  6. 6. Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm. Enjoy this cozy, flavorful dish as a complete meal!

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes before serving. You can substitute brown rice, but increase the liquid and cooking time accordingly.