Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.

Place the rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse it under cold running water until the water runs clear.

In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add rinsed rice to the saucepan with sautéed garlic and toast for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth, add salt and black pepper, bring to a gentle boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15-18 minutes.

Remove saucepan from heat, let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice and incorporate Parmesan and parsley.

Transfer Garlic Parmesan Rice to a serving bowl and garnish with more Parmesan and parsley if desired.