Here’s a delightful recipe for Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Rice. This dish is flavorful and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Garlic Butter Chicken
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add chicken broth and lemon juice, and let the mixture simmer for about 2-3 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
- Combine and Serve: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with Parmesan rice.
Parmesan Rice
Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Add Parmesan and Butter: Remove the rice from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve alongside the Garlic Butter Chicken.
Enjoy your meal!