Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 40 mins

A full-packed meal that will surely satisfy your cravings today! Give it a try and enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 pound chicken tenders

Salt and pepper

½ tsp garlic powder

2 tbsp olive oil

½ c butter (1 stick)

2 tbsp minced garlic

¼ tsp red pepper flakes

1 tsp salt divided

½ c dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)

1 ½ c white rice (uncooked)

3 c chicken broth

½ c Parmesan cheese (grated or shredded)

Directions:

Step 1: Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 2: Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.

Step 3: Add in the olive oil and allow it to become hot.

Step 4: Add in the chicken and sear until brown.

Step 5: Remove the chicken from the skillet. Set aside.

Step 6: In the same skillet, add in the butter, pepper flakes, garlic, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant.

Step 7: Adjust the heat to medium-high and pour in the white wine. Stir and cook for 5 minutes or until done.

Step 8: Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the sauce for later use.

Step 9: Add the rice into the skillet and the rest of the butter sauce. Stir until well combined.

Step 10: Add in ½ teaspoon of salt and the chicken broth.

Step 11: Allow the mixture to boil, and then turn the heat down to medium-low.

Step 12: Cover and allow it to simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is soft. Make sure to stir gradually while cooking.

Step 13: Sprinkle a generous amount of cheese on top of the rice.

Step 14: Arrange chicken over the cheese.

Step 15: Remove the skillet from the heat and cover it. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes at room temperature.

Step 16: Remove the cover and drizzle the 3 tablespoons of sauce on top of the chicken tenders.

Step 17: Sprinkle parsley on top of each serving.

Step 18: Serve and enjoy!

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