Garlic Butter Chicken REIGNS SUPREME Over Bland Dinners!
Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Rice: My exact definition of a comfort food!
Things to know:
What are the ingredients in garlic butter chicken?
Garlic butter chicken typically features chicken (breasts or thighs), butter, and plenty of minced garlic, seasoned with salt, pepper, and herbs like parsley or Italian seasoning, often thickened with a bit of chicken broth, and sometimes dredged in flour for crispiness, with optional additions like lemon juice, paprika, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
How to make garlic butter chicken?
To make garlic butter chicken, you’ll season and sear chicken pieces until golden, then remove them; in the same pan, you’ll create a sauce by sautéing garlic in butter and oil, deglazing with broth (and optionally cream/lemon), and simmering until thickened; finally, return the chicken to the sauce to finish cooking and coat, garnishing with fresh parsley for a flavorful meal.
What goes with garlic butter chicken?
Garlic butter chicken pairs best with sides that absorb the rich sauce, such as creamy mashed potatoes, white/brown rice, risotto, or buttered pasta. Of course we think the best answer is Parmesan Rice! Complementary vegetables include roasted asparagus, broccoli, carrots, or sautéed green beans. For a complete meal, add crusty bread for dipping and a light green salad to contrast the rich flavor
What is Parmesan rice?
It is made with cooked rice, butter, Parmesan cheese, and variety of seasonings.
Is Parmesan with rice good?
Creamy Parmesan Rice is a great dish to add to your repertoire of dishes. It effortlessly complements a wide range of main dishes and proteins, like steak, chicken and fish. You can also enjoy it as a standalone dish topped with sautéed shrimp or mushrooms for added flavor and protein.
Why do bodybuilders eat Parmesan cheese?
Parmesan cheese is described as one of the healthiest “protein bars,” providing around 35–38 g of protein per 100 g, with no added sugar and no seed oils. This aged cheese delivers complete protein, calcium, and key micronutrients in a compact form that supports muscle maintenance, bone strength, and recovery.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
4 T olive oil
8 T butter
12 cloves garlic, minced
1 T Italian seasoning (we used Cattleman’s Grill Italiano)
2 cups chicken broth
4 cups fresh spinach
4 sprigs of thyme
3/4 cup of heavy cream
2 7 oz cans of sliced mushrooms
For the Parmesan Rice:
3 cups long-grain white rice
4 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
6 T butter
salt and pepper to taste
fresh minced parsley
1. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper or seasoning of your choice.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the butter and let it melt.
4. Add the minced garlic and a few sprigs of fresh thyme and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in the chicken broth and Italian seasoning. Let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced. Remove the thyme sprigs
6. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
7. Add the heavy cream and stir until mixed.
8. Add the chicken broth and rice to your rice cooker or instant pot and cook. (we cook rice in our Ninja Foodi on high pressure for 2 minutes with a 10 minute natural release)
9. After the rice is cooked, stir in the Parmesan cheese and butter until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Place the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the garlic butter sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken to coat.
11. Serve the garlic butter chicken over a bed of Parmesan rice. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. ENJOY!
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