Cheesy Garlic Chicken Rice

🧾 Ingredients (2–3 servings)

• 2 chicken breasts, diced
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cooked rice (day-old works best)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• Chopped parsley or green onions (optional)

🔥 Detailed Cooking Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove.
4. Lower heat to medium, add butter and garlic. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add cooked rice and chicken broth. Stir and cook 2–3 minutes until hot.
6. Return chicken to pan and mix evenly.
7. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan over everything.
8. Cover pan 1–2 minutes until cheese melts.
9. Remove lid, stir gently, garnish if pretending this is balanced.