Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
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- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
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- 1 pound chicken tenders
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- ½ tsp garlic powder
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- 2 tbsp minced garlic
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- 1 tsp salt, divided
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- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
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- 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
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- ½ cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
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- ½ cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
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- 3 cups chicken broth
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- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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- Prepare the Chicken:
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- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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- Season the chicken tenders with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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- Sear the chicken in the skillet until browned and fully cooked, then set aside.
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- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
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- In the same skillet, add butter, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and ½ tsp of salt.
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- Sauté over medium heat for a few minutes.
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- Increase heat to medium-high and add the white wine, cooking for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Reserve 3 tbsp of the sauce for later use.
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- Cook the Rice:
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- Add the uncooked rice to the remaining butter sauce in the skillet and stir well.
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- Pour in the chicken broth and add the remaining ½ tsp of salt.
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- Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
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- Assemble and Finish:
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- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the rice and arrange the cooked chicken tenders on top.
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- Cover with the lid, remove from heat, and let the dish stand for about 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.
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- Serve:
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- Drizzle the reserved pan sauce over the chicken and garnish with parsley if desired.
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- Enjoy your delicious homemade Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice!
Notes
This delightful recipe is guaranteed to become a new favorite, offering both comfort and a touch of elegance to your dining table. Happy cooking!