Easy Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Easy Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table in no time. Tender chicken pieces are paired with fluffy rice and enveloped in a luscious, creamy garlic sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe offers an unforgettable dining experience that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic. Rinse rice under cold water until clear.
- Cook rice: Boil 2 cups of water, add rinsed rice, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper; cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Make sauce: Lower heat, add minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for about one minute. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, soy sauce, and thyme; let simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Combine: Fluff cooked rice and divide among bowls. Top with sautéed chicken and drizzle creamy garlic sauce over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg