Description
This Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Rice recipe is a flavorful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, fragrant garlic, zesty lemon, creamy Parmesan cheese, and fluffy rice. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Rice:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Toast rice: Stir in the rice and toast. Add chicken broth, thyme, lemon zest, and juice. Simmer until rice is tender.
- Combine: Stir in cooked chicken, Parmesan cheese, and butter until creamy. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- Brown rice can be used but will require a longer cooking time and more broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
