Garlic Parmesan Rice

Garlic parmesan rice is a simple side dish that turns out perfectly creamy and cheesy. This family-friendly side pairs well with many main courses, like chicken, steak, and pork chops.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Author Heather

Ingredients

1 cup long grain white rice not instant or brown (see note below)*
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic minced
8 ounces chicken broth
8 ounces whole milk
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Add your rice to a fine mesh sieve and rinse to remove surface starches. This helps the rice cook up fluffy with individual grains. Otherwise, rice can turn out sticky or gummy.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until it begins to lightly brown and smells fragrant, about a minute.
Add rice, chicken broth, milk, salt, and pepper to pan, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low (almost off).
Cook for about 18 to 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Resist the urge to lift the lid repeatedly during the cooking process (this can elongate cooking time and dry out the rice by releasing steam).
Remove from heat. Add parmesan cheese and parsley. Gently stir and fluff rice with a fork. Serve warm.

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Notes

Cooking brown rice - *If you'd like to substitute with brown rice, it will take significantly longer to cook - up to 45 minutes instead of the listed 18-20 minutes. Consult your rice's package directions for best results. You may also need to add an additional splash of water partway through cooking if it begins to look dry.
Liquid/rice ratio - White rice calls for a 2:1 ratio of liquid to rice. This recipe calls for 2 cups of liquid for 1 cup of white rice. Remember to keep your heat LOW and resist the urge to lift the lid repeatedly. If the pan is looking dry, turn the heat down even more and add ¼ cup of water.
Leftovers: Leftovers will keep for 3-4 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.

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