Description
- Enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Rice for a comforting, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 10 cloves), divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 stick butter (1/2 cup), divided
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup dry white wine (e.g., Pinot Grigio)
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice (basmati, long grain, or jasmine)
- 2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 cup freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon freshly minced parsley
- Optional: Additional Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season chicken tenders generously on both sides with your preferred poultry seasoning (Cajun seasoning works well). Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sear the chicken for about 3 minutes per side, flipping only once. Reduce the heat to low as the chicken cooks through.
- Make Garlic Butter:
- Add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon garlic to the skillet. Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Toss the chicken in the garlic butter until evenly coated, then remove the chicken and tent it with foil to keep warm.
- Prepare the Wine Sauce:
- To the same skillet, add 4 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Pour in the white wine and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly reduced. Scoop out 1/3 cup of the pan juices and set aside for later.
- Cook the Rice:
- Increase the skillet heat to medium and add the uncooked rice. Stir frequently to toast the rice for about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken stock, salt, and red pepper flakes, ensuring the rice is fully submerged. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Combine and Assemble:
- Stir Parmesan cheese into the cooked rice. Slice the chicken into pieces (or leave tenders whole) and layer them evenly over the rice.
- Finish with Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, the remaining garlic, and the reserved pan juices. Microwave for 15 seconds to partially melt the butter. Mix in the parsley and drizzle this sauce over the chicken and rice.
- Serve:
- Sprinkle with extra Parmesan if desired and serve the dish directly from the pan for a comforting, flavorful meal.
- Enjoy your Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Rice!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 550 kcal per serving
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