Description
Cheesy garlic chicken and rice bake with parmesan cream sauce is a comforting dish packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until chicken is browned.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream, chicken broth, and parmesan cheese until smooth.
- In a baking dish, combine cooked rice, chicken mixture, and cream sauce. Stir well.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use leftover chicken for a quicker option.
- Substitute rice with quinoa for a different taste.
- Add vegetables like broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesy garlic chicken and rice bake, parmesan cream sauce, comfort food