Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken and fluffy rice in a creamy parmesan-garlic sauce. This one-pan dinner's ready in a half-hour with rich flavors and little effort.
# Ingredients:
→ Proteins & Grains
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1½ cups white rice (jasmine, long-grain, or basmati), uncooked
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1 pound chicken strips
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
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½ teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
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A pinch of salt
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Cajun spice mix (or poultry seasoning)
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3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
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3 tablespoons garlic, minced (about 10 cloves, split into portions)
→ Fats & Liquids
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¾ cup white wine (dry, like Pinot Grigio)
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (use fresh for best results)
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2¾ cups chicken broth (low sodium)
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1 stick butter (½ cup), split into portions
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
# Steps:
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Heat a pan with olive oil on medium-high. Coat the chicken strips on both sides with seasoning. Sauté each side for about 3 minutes, then drop the heat to low.
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A minute before the chicken finishes cooking, toss in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of garlic. Stir and scrape the pan to lift up browned bits. Spoon the mix over the chicken, then take the chicken out and wrap with foil.
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Back in the same pan, drop the heat to medium-low. Use 4 tablespoons of butter and mix it with 1 tablespoon garlic until it smells amazing. Pour in wine and simmer for 3-5 minutes to reduce. Save about ⅓ cup for later.
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Turn the heat up a bit and add the uncooked rice. Stir often and toast lightly for roughly 5 minutes.
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Mix in chicken broth, red chili flakes, and salt. Make sure the rice is submerged in the broth. Bring it to a mild boil, drop the temp to low, then cover it. Let it cook for 20 minutes or until soft.
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Once rice is done, fluff it and stir in Parmesan. Slice or leave the chicken whole, placing it on top of the rice. Combine the reserved pan juices with 3 tablespoons softened butter and remaining garlic. Pour over the dish, garnish with parsley, and sprinkle extra cheese on top if you want.
# Notes:
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Everything cooks in a single pan, less cleanup!
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Great choice when you're short on time
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Takes just 30 minutes start to finish