Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Rice
Serves 2
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Rice - made with 300 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 150 g uncooked long-grain rice, 2 tsp olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 300 ml chicken broth, 100 ml light cooking cream, and more.
Ingredients
- 300 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 150 g uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 300 ml chicken broth
- 100 ml light cooking cream
- 40 g Parmesan, finely grated
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt & black pepper
- fresh thyme, optional
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear chicken for 4–5 min per side until deeply golden. Remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat, add garlic and cook for 30 sec until fragrant.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, cream and thyme.
- Return chicken to the pan, cover and simmer on low for 18–20 min, until the rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir Parmesan through the rice. Add a splash of broth if needed for an extra creamy texture.
- Finish with black pepper and a little extra Parmesan.