Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Savor the irresistible flavors of Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce, a delightful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This recipe features tender chicken breast served over fluffy rice, all enveloped in a rich and creamy garlic sauce that adds a luxurious touch to your meal. Not only is it quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, but it also allows for customization with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or hosting a cozy dinner, this dish promises to impress and satisfy every palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Long-grain white rice
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Black pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Add 1 cup of long-grain white rice, stir, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until tender.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Cook chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Remove chicken from skillet; pour heavy cream into the same skillet, scraping up any bits. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth; season with black pepper.
- Fluff cooked rice and divide into bowls. Slice chicken and arrange on top; drizzle with creamy garlic sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg