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Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Rice: Easy Dinner Recipe for Busy Nights

One-Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Rice

A rich, buttery, garlic-loaded chicken and rice skillet made in one pan. Tender chicken, fluffy Parmesan rice, and a luxurious garlic butter drizzle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, One-Pan Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • poultry seasoning or Cajun seasoning, to taste
  • 3 tbsp minced garlic, divided (about 10 cloves)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 tbsp butter, divided (1 stick)
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio recommended)
  • 1.5 cups white rice, uncooked (basmati, long grain, or jasmine)
  • 2.75 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated or shredded
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced

Method
 

  1. Season chicken tenders generously on both sides with poultry or Cajun seasoning.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Cook chicken for about 3 minutes per side, flipping once. Reduce heat to low.
  3. Add 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp garlic to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, scraping up browned bits. Coat chicken in garlic butter, then remove and tent with foil.
  4. Increase heat to medium-low. Add 4 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then pour in the white wine. Simmer 3–5 minutes to reduce.
  5. Scoop out 1/3 cup of pan juices and set aside.
  6. Increase heat to medium and add rice. Sauté rice in the pan juices for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  7. Add chicken stock, salt, and red pepper flakes. Ensure rice is submerged. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  8. Stir cooked rice and mix in Parmesan cheese. Dice chicken (or leave whole) and place evenly over the rice.
  9. In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp softened butter with the remaining garlic (1 tbsp). Microwave 15 seconds to partially melt. Stir in reserved pan juices and parsley.
  10. Drizzle garlic-parsley butter over the chicken and rice. Top with extra Parmesan and serve directly in the skillet.

Notes

For extra flavor, sear chicken until deeply golden. Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest rice.