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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Rice: Easy One-Pot Dinner

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A comforting one-pot meal featuring juicy chicken and fluffy rice in a velvety, savory garlic parmesan sauce. This easy weeknight dinner balances richness with simplicity, delivering restaurant-quality flavor with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • All-purpose flour (for dusting)
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Butter
  • Olive oil
  • Fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • Unsalted chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • Long-grain white rice (Jasmine or Basmati)
  • Heavy cream
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano preferred)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken pieces dry and toss with flour, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil and half the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove chicken and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add uncooked rice to the pan and toast for 1-2 minutes until nutty and fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to scrape up browned bits (fond) from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan, nestling them into the rice mixture. Cover with a tight-fitting lid.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.

Notes

Do not lift the lid while the rice is simmering to ensure proper cooking. Toasting the rice before adding liquid prevents gumminess. Add Parmesan off the heat to prevent separation. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or water; if too thin, let it rest covered for a few more minutes.

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