📋 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup chicken broth
1 tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
👩🍳 Directions:
1️⃣ In a shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken strips evenly in the seasoned flour.
2️⃣ Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3️⃣ In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4️⃣ Add chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up the browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5️⃣ Stir in Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Add the chicken back to the skillet and coat it in the sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6️⃣ In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7️⃣ Add rice and stir to coat with the butter and garlic for 1 minute.
8️⃣ Pour in chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until rice is tender.
9️⃣ Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until creamy and smooth.
🔟 Spoon the creamy garlic Parmesan rice onto plates and top with the chicken. Drizzle with the buttery garlic sauce from the skillet and garnish with fresh parsley.
⏱ Preparation time: 15 minutes
⏱ Cooking time: 40 minutes
⏱ Total time: 55 minutes
🔥 Calories: ~790 kcal per serving
🍽 Servings: 4