Creamy Garlic Chicken with Fluffy Rice and Glazed Carrots
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Fluffy Rice and Glazed Carrots is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich garlic sauce that’s both creamy and satisfying, served alongside fluffy rice and sweet glazed carrots. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a beloved choice for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Chicken breast pieces
- Fresh or minced garlic
- Mixed herbs (basil, parsley, thyme)
- Butter or olive oil
- Cream or coconut milk
- Chicken stock
- Sliced carrots
- Green peas
- Steamed white rice
Instructions
- Heat butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breast pieces and sear until golden.
- Stir in fresh or minced garlic and mixed herbs, then pour in chicken stock and cream (or coconut milk). Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Rinse rice under cold water, then cook according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Steam sliced carrots for 5-7 minutes until fork-tender; add green peas during the last minute.
- Serve by plating rice as a base, adding glazed carrots, and topping with creamy garlic chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg