One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Rice
A comforting and easy one-pot meal featuring chicken, rice, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Sear the diced chicken breast, seasoning with salt and pepper, until browned and cooked through—about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice to coat it with the flavors.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
For an extra creamy texture, consider adding a splash of milk or cream. Optional variations include adding vegetables or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: One-Pot, Garlic, Parmesan, Chicken, Rice, Easy Dinner