The best garlic butter chicken with parmesan rice

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• ¼ tsp paprika
• 1 ½ tsp salt, divided
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup fresh Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Season the Chicken – Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Cook the Chicken – Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until fully done. Once cooked, remove from the pan, cover, and set aside.
3. Sauté Garlic and Spices – In the same pan, add the remaining oil, minced garlic, paprika, and ½ teaspoon salt. Sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
4. Deglaze with Wine – Increase the heat to medium-high and pour in the white wine. Stir well to mix it with the oil. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the liquid reduces by half. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the sauce for later use.
5. Toast the Rice – Add the rice to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
6. Cook the Rice – Pour in the chicken broth and add the remaining teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally for the first 15 minutes to prevent sticking.
7. Add Cheese and Chicken – Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the rice, then place the cooked chicken back on top. Drizzle with the reserved sauce.
8. Final Touches – Cover the pan, remove from heat, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.

Cooking Details:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Calories per serving: 450

Enjoy your delicious garlic parmesan chicken and rice!