Description
Flavorful chicken & rice bowls with creamy garlic sauce offer a quick, satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This dish is sure to delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Your favorite vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Stir in rice and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking to soak up the flavors.
- Serve hot, drizzling with the creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 325g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg