Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Rice recipe. Succulent chicken seasoned to perfection served over creamy Parmesan rice, a dish that is comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Parmesan Rice:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Rice: Sauté garlic, add rice, broth, and simmer until tender. Stir in Parmesan.
- Serve: Slice chicken and serve over Parmesan rice. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
- You can add spinach or peas to the rice for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
