Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in. This one-pot wonder features succulent chicken simmered in rich garlic butter, served alongside creamy parmesan-infused rice that absorbs all the savory flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick and easy meal that promises to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 lb chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in uncooked rice, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and place seared chicken on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg