Chicken & Rice Bowls With Creamy Garlic Sauce
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken & Rice Bowls With Creamy Garlic Sauce, a perfect go-to meal for busy weeknights or meal prep days. This delightful dish features tender, seasoned chicken served atop fluffy rice, all generously drizzled with a rich and creamy garlic sauce. Customizable to suit your taste, you can easily add your favorite vegetables or substitute proteins. Not only is this recipe quick and easy to make in under 30 minutes, but it also provides balanced nutrition packed with protein and carbs. Whether you’re entertaining guests or just craving a cozy dinner, these bowls are sure to impress and satisfy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken breasts
- White rice
- Garlic cloves
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Season boneless chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- In another saucepan, bring chicken broth or water to a boil, add white rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- For the creamy garlic sauce, mix minced garlic, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Fluff cooked rice and divide into bowls; slice chicken on top and drizzle with garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg