Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rice (Print Format)
Tender chicken strips with garlicky rice and parmesan, all in a buttery, one-pan creation. Dinner is done in 30 minutes flat.
# Ingredients:
→ Grains & Proteins
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1½ cups white rice (use jasmine, basmati, or long grain)
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1 pound of chicken, trimmed and ready to cook
→ Seasonings & Aromatics
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Cajun blend or poultry seasoning
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10 garlic cloves, minced (3 tablespoons total), split use
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¼ teaspoon chili flakes
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A pinch of salt (about ½ teaspoon)
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
→ Liquids & Fats
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½ cup high-quality Parmesan, freshly shredded or grated
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2¾ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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¾ cup dry white wine, like Pinot Grigio
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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½ cup (1 stick) butter, split into portions
# Steps:
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Sprinkle seasoning on each side of chicken. Heat up a skillet with olive oil over medium-high. Place chicken in the skillet, cook for 3 minutes per side, flip once, then lower heat to a gentle simmer.
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Right before the chicken’s done, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon garlic in the pan. Stir it around for a minute and scrape tasty bits from the bottom. Coat chicken in the mixture, take it out, and cover with foil to keep warm.
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In the same pan, reduce heat to medium-low. Toss in 4 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon garlic until it’s fragrant. Pour in wine, let it cook down for about 3-5 minutes. Scoop out ⅓ cup of these juices to save for later.
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Turn the heat up a bit to medium. Add the raw rice to the pan and stir regularly for about 5 minutes until it smells nutty.
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Stir in chicken broth, chili flakes, and some salt. Make sure the rice is covered in liquid. Bring it to a light boil, then drop down to low heat. Cover it and let it cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is soft.
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Fluff the rice and sprinkle in Parmesan. Chop up or leave chicken as is and layer it over the rice. Mix the remaining garlic, 3 tablespoons softened butter, and the saved pan juices with some parsley. Drizzle this blend over the dish, adding extra Parmesan if desired.
# Tips:
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One-pan meal packed with flavor
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Great for hectic evenings
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Takes just 30 minutes from start to finish