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Honey Garlic Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Rice

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A cozy weeknight meal featuring tender chicken bites coated in a sweet honey garlic sauce served over creamy Parmesan rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine or white rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice: In a large pot, combine 1 1/2 cups rice and 3 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
  2. Make the creamy Parmesan rice: Once the rice is tender, stir in 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup cream cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan until everything melts and the rice is creamy. Season with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  4. Make the honey garlic sauce in the same skillet: Push the cooked chicken to one side of the skillet. In the center, add 1 tablespoon butter and the minced garlic; sauté briefly until fragrant. Add honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
  5. Serve: Spoon the creamy Parmesan rice onto plates, top with the honey garlic chicken bites, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water or broth to loosen it.

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Keywords: honey garlic chicken, creamy rice, weeknight dinner, comfort food, easy recipe

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