Description
Garlic butter chicken with Parmesan rice delivers restaurant-quality comfort food right to your dinner table with tender, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich, savory garlic butter sauce. The creamy Parmesan rice soaks up every bit of flavor for a cozy, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Supporting Dairy:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Seasonings and Base:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Generously coat your chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring complete seasoning on both sides.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet at medium heat (350°F), creating a golden surface for searing.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, cooking 4-5 minutes until a rich golden-brown color develops underneath.
- Flip the chicken and cook an additional 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the perfectly seared chicken onto a clean plate, keeping it warm.
- Drop remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into the same skillet, immediately adding minced garlic and sautéing 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream into the skillet, whisking to combine the pan drippings and create a smooth sauce.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, reducing heat to low and simmering 8-10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- While chicken simmers, prepare 1 cup rice according to package directions, typically 18-20 minutes at a gentle boil.
- Fold 1 cup grated parmesan cheese into the cooked rice, stirring until cheese melts completely.
- Plate the parmesan rice, topping with garlic butter chicken and drizzling remaining pan sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, herbal finish.
Notes
- Always use room temperature chicken to ensure even cooking and prevent dry meat.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels before seasoning to help achieve a golden-brown crust.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer for safe consumption.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk and use less butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 526 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg