Life is busy and crazy and you don't want to spend it in the kitchen. This delicious dinner is quick and simple to prepare and is full of great flavor.
Chicken:
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally to make 4 pieces
1/2 c. fresh Parmesan cheese, finely grated
salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large cloves garlic, grated
1 t. paprika
1 t. Italian seasoning
2 T. unsalted butter
Cauliflower Rice:
2 T. unsalted butter
3 c. riced cauliflower from 1 medium head or use frozen
1/2 c. white onion, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 T. vegetable stock
freshly squeezed juice from 1 lemon, and zest, to taste
red chili pepper flakes, optional
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped
Chicken:
On a shallow plate, combine Parmesan cheese, garlic, paprika and Italian seasoning.
Season chicken with salt and pepper; dredge in the Parmesan cheese mixture; shake off excess; set aside.
In a large skillet, melt 2 T. butter over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden on both sides and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of chicken. Transfer to a plate.
Cauliflower Rice:
In the same skillet, melt 2 T. butter; cook garlic and onion for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn. Add cauliflower; stir to mix and coat in melted butter. Cook, stirring for 1 minute.
Stir in 2 T. vegetable stock, half the parsley, and lemon zest. Cook 1 minute to reduce juices; add lemon juice and a few sprinkles of leftover Parmesan cheese, if desired. Adjust seasoning, to taste. Stir in the remaining parsley.
Place chicken over cauliflower rice; reheat quickly.
Serve with freshly ground black pepper, red chili pepper flakes, and more Parmesan cheese.