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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice Skillet

Golden pan-seared chicken cutlets simmered over fluffy jasmine rice in a luscious garlic herb butter broth, finished with sweet green peas and a touch of cream. An easy 30-minute one-skillet dinner bursting with cozy flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 510

Ingredients
  

For the Golden Chicken & Skillet Sear
  • 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced horizontally into thin cutlets
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian herb seasoning dried thyme, oregano, parsley
  • 3/4 tsp fine sea salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For the Garlic Butter Rice & Creamy Finish
  • 1 cup long-grain jasmine rice rinsed thoroughly until water runs clear
  • 5 cloves fresh garlic finely minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken bone broth 100% halal, warmed
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream for velvety finish
  • 3/4 cup sweet frozen green peas thawed
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley finely chopped for garnish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Cooking Walkthrough
  1. Pat the chicken cutlets thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with garlic powder, Italian herbs, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets and sear undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Transfer to a warm plate and loosely tent with foil.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter directly into the skillet drippings. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 45 to 60 seconds until fragrant and aromatic, stirring constantly so it does not scorch.
  4. Add the rinsed, thoroughly drained jasmine rice into the melted garlic butter. Toast the grains for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously so every grain is coated in the savory browned butter fond.
  5. Pour in the warm chicken bone broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to deglaze and release all the delicious caramelized chicken drippings. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a rapid rolling boil.
  6. Once boiling, cover with a tight-fitting lid and immediately reduce the heat to low. Simmer undisturbed for 14 minutes until the broth is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
  7. Remove the lid and turn off the heat. Gently stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and thawed green peas. Place the golden seared chicken cutlets and any accumulated resting juices back on top of the creamy rice.
  8. Cover the skillet and let rest off the heat for 5 minutes to allow residual steam to fluff the rice and marry the flavors. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and cracked black pepper. Serve warm straight from the skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 36gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 720IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2.8mg

Notes

Rinsing jasmine rice in cold water before cooking washes off excess surface starches, preventing the rice from turning mushy. Toasting the dry rice in browned garlic butter before adding broth creates a nutty foundation that elevates the entire dish.

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