Sure, here’s a simple recipe for Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Rice:
### Ingredients:
**For the Garlic Butter Chicken:**
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried oregano, basil, and thyme)
– 1/4 cup chicken broth
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
– Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
**For the Parmesan Rice:**
– 1 cup long grain white rice
– 2 cups chicken broth
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
### Instructions:
**For the Garlic Butter Chicken:**
1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over them. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat the chicken through and coat it with the sauce.
7. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
**For the Parmesan Rice:**
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
3. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
**To Serve:**
Divide the Parmesan rice among plates and top with a piece of garlic butter chicken. Spoon some of the garlic butter sauce over the chicken and rice. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Enjoy your Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Rice!
