Description
This delicious Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Rice is a perfect weeknight meal, featuring crispy chicken breasts served over flavorful garlic rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the garlic rice. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add rice and stir to coat. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Parmesan chicken over a bed of garlic rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for a few hours before breading.
- You can substitute the rice with quinoa or couscous for a different texture.
- Feel free to add vegetables to the garlic rice for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked and Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Protein: 35
Keywords: Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Rice, Chicken recipe, Easy dinner, Weeknight meal, Italian chicken, Comfort food