Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rice Skillet
This garlic parmesan chicken rice skillet is a simple high-protein dinner made with chicken breast, rice, peas, and a creamy parmesan sauce. It is filling, family-friendly, and perfect for busy nights when you want something comforting but still packed with protein. Everything cooks together in one pan, so you get tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich savoury flavour without lots of washing up.
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Description
A creamy garlic parmesan chicken rice skillet made with lean chicken breast, rice, peas, and Greek yogurt for a filling high-protein meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 120g Greek yogurt
- 50g parmesan grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- 1 Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly browned.- 3
Stir in the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.- 4
Add the rice chicken stock Italian seasoning salt and pepper.- 5
Cover and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until the rice is tender.- 6
Stir in the frozen peas and cook for 3 minutes.- 7
Turn the heat to low and stir in the Greek yogurt and parmesan.- 8
Let the skillet rest for 5 minutes before serving.- 9
Top with parsley if using and serve warm..NoteUse leftover cooked chicken to make this recipe faster. Add a splash of stock if the rice needs more liquid before it is fully tender.
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