Description
A comforting dish of tender seared chicken served over rich and creamy garlic parmesan rice, perfect for a quick yet indulgent meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 cup Rice (long-grain or Arborio)
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the chicken: In a skillet, heat oil, season chicken, and sear for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, add oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Toast the rice: Stir in rice and toast for 2-3 minutes to absorb garlic flavor.
- Add the broth: Pour in chicken broth, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender (about 15 minutes).
- Create the creamy sauce: Stir in heavy cream and parmesan until creamy. Season to taste.
- Combine and serve: Return chicken to skillet, mix well, and heat through. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition. Consider using different types of rice based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken scampi, creamy rice, quick dinner, one-skillet meal, Italian recipe