Creamy Garlic and 
Parmesan Rice

This creamy garlic and parmesan rice is absolutely delicious and warmed up our bellies last week! Our tamariki absolutely loved this one!

Creamy Garlic and Parmesan Rice – a Future Focus recipe for tamariki and whānau

Ingredients

  •  500g chicken breasts, diced
  • 4 tsp oil
  • 1 tspn paprika
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup broccoli (chopped into small pieces, broccoli rice would work well too)
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower (same as broccoli, cauliflower rice would work too if you wanted to save time)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 cup coconut cream (heavy cream, whichever suits the dietary requirements)
  • 1/4 cup mild grated parmesan (they also have DF parmesan by Angel foods)
  • Cooked rice to serve with (Long grain or basmati would work well!)
Creamy Garlic and Parmesan Rice – a Future Focus recipe for tamariki and whānau
Creamy Garlic and Parmesan Rice – a Future Focus recipe for tamariki and whānau

Method

  • On a medium to high heat, lightly fry the onions until just browned.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the cubed chicken and fry until lightly golden on all sides.
  • Add both the cauliflower and broccoli, along with the paprika and cook for a further few minutes.
  • Add the vegetable stock and the cream of your choosing, bring to a light boil and then turn right down to a low heat and add the parmesan.
  • Let simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Served with cooked rice!