Lemon Parmesean Chicken with Rice

Updated at: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:51:09 GMT

Step 1

Tenderize/flatten chicken breast.

Step 2

Combine olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir well. Mix chicken into marinade mix. Set aside for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Rise basmati rice in cool water for 2 minutes. Combine rice, water and butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover pan and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and keep covered for additional 10 minutes. ***DO NOT REMOVE COVER UNTIL END OF 10 MINUTES***

Step 4

In a blender, combine evaporated milk, parmesean cheese, juice of 1/2 lemon, and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

Step 5

Cook marinated chicken in pan on medium heat for 1-2 minutes at a time per side until cooked through. Safe temp for chicken is 165° F.

Step 6

Deglaze pan with chicken broth and juice of last 1/2 of lemon. Turn heat to low and add blended mix. Stir until sauce starts to thicken. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Evenly divide rice and chicken between 5 dishes. Add sauce over dish and serve.

Step 8

Leftovers can be frozen in airtight container(s) for up to 3 months. To reheat, place frozen leftovers in microwave for 2 minutes, stir and place back in microwave for additional 2-3 minutes. If dish is too dry, add 1-2 Tbsp of milk or water.

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