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Irresistible Garlic Butter Chicken Meets Creamy Parmesan Rice Bliss

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Learn how to make delicious Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Rice. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Feel free to substitute the chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier option, or use brown rice instead of white for a nuttier flavor. These little tweaks make the recipe adaptable to your preferences, just like how my abuela would adjust her recipes based on what we had in the pantry.

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Dredge them lightly in flour, shaking off any excess.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the chicken broth, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Meanwhile, in a separate pot, bring 2 cups of water and olive oil to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  7. Stir the Parmesan cheese into the cooked rice until melted and creamy.
  8. Serve the chicken over the Parmesan rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Cooking this dish reminds me of the weekends spent in my grandmother’s kitchen, where patience and love were the secret ingredients. Take your time with each step and savor the process, just as much as the final result.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International