🍗 Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Rice 🧀

Savor the Richness of Garlic Butter Chicken Paired with Creamy Parmesan Rice! A Perfect Dinner that Brings Comfort to Your Table, Ready in No Time!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

For the Parmesan Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 🧈
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂

For the Garlic Butter Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 🧈
- 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. Begin with the Garlic Butter Chicken:
   - Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
   - Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
   - Season the chicken breasts with thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
   - Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
   - Remove the chicken and set aside.
   - Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
   - Return the chicken to the skillet, basting with the garlic butter sauce.
   - Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

2. Prepare the Parmesan Rice:
   - In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
   - Stir in the rice and garlic powder, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
   - Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
   - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
   - Mix in the Parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper.

3. To Serve:
   - Plate the creamy Parmesan rice and top with the Garlic Butter Chicken.
   - Drizzle additional garlic butter sauce over the chicken.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

Per serving: 
- Calories: 560
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Proteins: 53g
- Fats: 20g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- For an extra creamy rice, stir in a splash of cream or milk with the Parmesan.
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried for a more vibrant flavor in the chicken.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰

Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 4