Easy Creamy Garlic and Parmesan Rice
Elevate your side dish game with this Easy Creamy Garlic and Parmesan Rice, a quick and comforting recipe perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners. Featuring tender long-grain rice infused with the rich flavors of sautéed garlic, savory chicken broth, and a luscious blend of heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, this dish is irresistibly creamy and full of flavor. With just a handful of pantry staples and a 30-minute prep-to-plate time, this versatile recipe is both simple to make and incredibly satisfying. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color, it pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or even stands alone as a hearty main. Perfect for fans of easy comfort food, this creamy Parmesan rice is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice
- 2 cups Chicken broth (low sodium)
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the rice, ensuring each grain is coated in the butter and garlic mixture.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
Once the rice is cooked, stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and let the rice sit for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.2 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 56 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 496 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 84 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
