Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Rice
Ingredients
For the Chicken
2 large chicken breasts, sliced into thin cutlets
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan
1 tbsp lemon juice
Fresh parsley, chopped
For the Creamy Parmesan Rice
1 cup long-grain rice (uncooked)
1 tbsp butter
2 cups chicken broth
¼ cup Parmesan
Salt and pepper to taste
⭐ Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a pan.
Add chicken cutlets and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
2. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce
In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter.
Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
Pour in chicken broth and simmer 2 minutes.
Add cream, Parmesan, and lemon juice.
Stir until smooth and slightly thick.
Return chicken to the pan and coat with sauce.
3. Prepare the Parmesan Rice
Melt butter in a separate pot.
Add rice and stir to coat for 1 minute.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Cover and cook 15 minutes, until fluffy.
Stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
🍴 Serve & Enjoy
Spoon the creamy garlic chicken over the cheesy Parmesan rice and finish with fresh parsley.
This dish is:
✔️ comforting
✔️ creamy
✔️ restaurant-quality
✔️ perfect for busy nights