Description
A one-skillet comfort meal featuring juicy seared chicken, sweet corn, and creamy garlic parmesan rice. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, quick meal preps, or sharing around the table with loved ones. It’s full of cozy, cheesy flavor and comes together fast with everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
3 cups cooked white rice
1.5 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, reduce heat slightly. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in corn and sauté for 2–3 minutes until warmed and lightly golden.
3. Stir in the cooked white rice and pour in chicken broth. Mix well to combine and heat through.
4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the grated parmesan. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the mixture becomes creamy. Season with salt if needed.
5. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the rice. Let it sit for 2–3 minutes so the flavors can meld together.
6. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot straight from the skillet.
Notes
Use cold, day-old rice for the best texture. Freshly cooked rice can work but may become mushier.
Don’t skip the parmesan—it’s the key to the creamy, umami-packed rice.
Adjust garlic to your taste. Add more if you love a strong garlic punch!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of skillet
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: chicken and rice, one skillet dinner, garlic parmesan chicken