Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Indulge in the delightful Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce, a dish that brings together tender chicken and fluffy rice, all enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe is both quick to prepare and incredibly versatile. With its comforting flavors and satisfying textures, it’s sure to become a staple on your dining table. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a meal that caters to everyone’s tastes. Whether you’re cooking for one or feeding the whole family, these bowls promise to deliver deliciousness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Chicken breast or thighs
- Olive oil
- Long-grain rice
- Chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- Garlic cloves
- Heavy cream or coconut cream
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the rice by combining long-grain rice and chicken broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and black pepper, then cook until browned on both sides (5-7 minutes per side).
- Remove the chicken and sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add heavy cream (or coconut cream) and simmer.
- Slice the cooked chicken and serve over rice, drizzling creamy garlic sauce on top. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg