Description
A creamy, savory dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy rice, all enveloped in a luscious Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup long-grain or jasmine rice
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season your chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and let rest.
- Sauté the aromatics: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the broccoli: Add broccoli florets, stirring for about 3 minutes. Add a splash of water or broth to steam and cook through while maintaining crunch.
- Bring on the rice: Stir in rice, then pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
- Finish the sauce: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Reintroduce the chicken and let everything meld for another 3-5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Spoon onto plates, garnish with extra Parmesan, and indulge in the creamy deliciousness.
Notes
Prep chicken and chop broccoli ahead of time for easier cooking. You can substitute chicken with mushrooms or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg