Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy Parmesan sauce served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, seasoned
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup long-grain or basmati rice
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop broccoli into florets and mince garlic.
- Cook the rice: In a pot, combine rice with salted water or broth. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cover until tender.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, and sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden.
- Add garlic and broccoli: Remove chicken from skillet, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Then add broccoli and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Create the sauce: Pour in cream and broth, add Parmesan, and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine & serve: Slice chicken, toss with broccoli and sauce, and serve over rice. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk. Marinade chicken to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, Parmesan, creamy, comfort food, easy dinner