Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice
Ingredients:
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– ½ cup butter (1 stick)
– 1 pound chicken tenders
– ½ tsp garlic powder
– 2 tbsp minced garlic
– 1 tsp salt, divided
– ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
– 1 ½ cups white rice (uncooked)
– ½ cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
– ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated or shredded)
– 3 cups chicken broth
– Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice
**Step 1:**
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken tenders with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear the chicken in the skillet until browned and fully cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
**Step 2:**
In the same skillet, add the butter, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and ½ tsp of salt. Sauté over medium heat for a few minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and pour in the white wine. Stir constantly and cook for about 5 minutes. Set aside 3 tablespoons of the pan sauce for later.
**Step 3:**
In the remaining butter sauce, add the uncooked rice and stir well to coat. Pour in the chicken broth and season with the remaining ½ tsp of salt. Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender.
**Step 4:**
Once the rice is cooked, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top and place the cooked chicken tenders back into the skillet. Cover the skillet and remove it from the heat, allowing the dish to rest for about 5 minutes.
**Step 5:**
Before serving, drizzle the reserved pan sauce over the chicken. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Enjoy!