🍗 Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Rice 🍚

Golden chicken strips in a buttery garlic-Parmesan sauce, served over rich, creamy rice—comfort food at its finest!

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 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
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Coat Chicken: Mix flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken strips in mixture.
2. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in skillet. Cook chicken 6–8 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
3. Make Sauce: Melt remaining butter in skillet. Sauté garlic 30 seconds. Add broth and lemon juice. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
4. Finish Chicken: Stir in Parmesan and red pepper flakes. Return chicken to skillet and coat in sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
5. Cook Rice: In saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add rice and stir 1 minute. Add broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered 15–18 minutes until tender.
6. Finish Rice: Stir in Parmesan until creamy.
7. Serve: Plate rice, top with chicken, drizzle sauce, and garnish with parsley.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Kcal: ~790 kcal per serving

✨ Creamy, garlicky, and packed with flavor—this dish is a weeknight winner and comfort classic!