Description
Succulent chicken nestled atop garlic parmesan rice creates a comforting meal perfect for family dinners. Creamy, cheesy grains complement tender chicken, offering a satisfying blend of flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, halved lengthwise (or 4 small breasts)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (200 g) long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Blend salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, thoroughly coating chicken pieces to create a robust flavor profile that ensures maximum taste penetration.
- Skillet Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, creating an ideal environment for developing a rich, caramelized exterior on the chicken.
- Cooking Process: Strategically place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each piece to sizzle and transform into a golden-brown delicacy. Rotate chicken midway through cooking to guarantee uniform browning and optimal flavor development, typically requiring 4-5 minutes per side.
- Temperature Verification: Confirm chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F / 75°C, which guarantees complete cooking while preserving the meat’s natural tenderness and juiciness.
- Resting Phase: Remove chicken from skillet and transfer to a clean plate, permitting the proteins to redistribute and retain their succulent qualities, ensuring a moist and flavorful final presentation.
Notes
- Seasoning Strategy: Ensure chicken is completely and evenly coated with spice blend for maximum flavor penetration, using hands to massage seasonings into meat surface.
- Temperature Precision: Use a reliable meat thermometer to accurately check chicken’s internal temperature, preventing undercooking or overcooking which compromises texture and safety.
- Searing Technique: Allow skillet to reach proper medium-high heat before adding chicken, creating a perfect golden-brown crust that locks in moisture and develops rich caramelized flavors.
- Resting Protocol: Let chicken rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to redistribute internal juices, preventing dry meat and maintaining optimal tenderness and succulence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg