Description
Garlic Parmesan Rice is a creamy, flavorful side dish that elevates any meal with its rich blend of garlic and cheese. Perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or casual get-togethers, this delicious rice recipe complements a variety of main dishes like grilled chicken, steak, or pork chops. With minimal ingredients and a quick preparation time of just 25 minutes, you’ll have a comforting homemade side that both kids and adults will love. Impress your guests with this simple yet sophisticated Garlic Parmesan Rice recipe, sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 ounces chicken broth
- 8 ounces whole milk
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh sieve under cold water to remove excess starch.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed rice, chicken broth, whole milk, salt, and pepper to the saucepan; stir well.
- Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and gently stir in the parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Fluff with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg