Description
Chicken Garlic Parmesan Rice is a one-pan dish featuring tender chicken tenders paired with creamy garlic Parmesan rice for a rich, comforting meal ideal for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
- 1½ cups white rice, uncooked
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Season chicken tenders with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then sauté until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and ½ teaspoon salt to the skillet. Sauté garlic for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add white wine. Cook for 5 minutes, then set aside 3 tablespoons of pan sauce.
- Add uncooked rice to the skillet and stir to coat. Add chicken broth and remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle Parmesan over cooked rice, place chicken on top, cover, and let stand off heat for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle reserved pan sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
- Increase red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Substitute white rice with jasmine or basmati rice if preferred.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to maintain creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
