Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice

This dish is well suited for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, and whenever momma used to whip up this amazing dish, we all knew we had something delicious to come! You can use chicken tenders to make it, or chop up your own chicken breast.

All the other ingredients are easy to find, and you probably already have most of them in the pantry and refrigerator. So, don’t think about it too long – this recipe is well worth making – tonight!

If you spot some chicken on sale, it’s well worth grabbing, because you’ll be able to make this flavorful recipe. You can always freeze chicken if you have too much to use in one go. What else is in this recipe? Well, you will need a splash of white wine, some garlic, red pepper flakes, butter, broth, and rice.

All in all, this is a full-flavored recipe that is super-easy to prepare, and which everyone will enjoy.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

This wonderful blend of chicken, parmesan cheese, rice, and more is a great idea if you want to rustle up a speedy weeknight supper. Not only is it tasty but it’s also a budget-friendly dish. You won’t have to spend more than a few dollars to make this recipe, although the flavor is just as good as restaurant food. The kids will love this as much as the grownups.

How to Serve It:

This combination of wonderful ingredients is a meal in itself, since you have chicken, rice, cheese, and veggies in there. This dish is a great mix of everything. You can serve it just as it is or else add a side dish or two. Broccoli, peas, green beans – anything green would work here!

Ingredients:

• Red pepper flakes
• Chicken tenderloins
• Salt divided
• Garlic powder
• White cooking wine
• Olive oil
• White rice uncooked
• Butter 
• Chicken broth
• Minced garlic
• Parmesan cheese shredded
• Pepper to taste

How to make Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice:

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. 

Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper and garlic powder. 

Cook the chicken in the heated skillet until completely cooked through. Remove, and set aside. 

Reduce the heat to medium. 

To the same skillet, add the garlic, red pepper flakes, ½ tsp salt and butter.

Pour in the white wine, and simmer for 5 minutes. 

Reserve 3 Tbsp of the liquid in the skillet for later. 

Mix in the broth and rice, and bring to a boil. 

Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until most of the liquid has been absorbed. 

Add the chicken back to the skillet, and pour the reserved sauce over the chicken. 

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve. 

Fancy meals are great for special occasions but if you’re looking for a classic dish you can prepare for a busy weeknight dinner, this one ticks all the boxes. The combination of chicken, rice, herbs, cheese, and more ensures you’ll have a full-flavored dish the whole family will be impressed with.

Can You Make It Ahead?

When a dish is this simple to prepare, you can just make it before you serve it. If you do wish to prep it ahead though, that will also work. Just make sure it is nice and hot before you serve it.

Storage Instructions:

Eat leftovers within 4 days and keep them in an airtight container in the fridge in the meantime.

Variations and Substitutions:

Jasmine rice is tasty here or you can use another kind, perhaps basmati rice or plain long-grain white rice. You could even try barley, quinoa or another grain instead (although keep in mind different grains have different cooking times).