Description
A heartwarming dish featuring juicy chicken, fragrant garlic, creamy parmesan cheese, and fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add seasoned chicken pieces and brown for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute to toast the rice slightly.
- Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Stir in ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg