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Looking for an easy weeknight meal? Try this Garlic Butter Chicken over rice.

Easy Garlic Butter Chicken with Rice

Delicious Garlic Butter Chicken rolled in Parmesan and served over a bed of rice ready in around 30 minutes!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Calories: 322kcal
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts about 4 oz each
  • 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoons Italian seasonings
  • 4 teaspoons butter divided
  • 1/2 c. onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 c. cooked rice
  • 2 teaspoons chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a shallow dish combine the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic cloves, paprika, and Italian seasonings.
  • Dredge the chicken breasts in the Parmesan mixture and shake off the excess.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  • In the same skillet melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add in the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in the rice and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken broth and lemon juice and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and heat until warm.

Notes

Recipe from Eat Well 101

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 421mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g