Description
This creamy garlic chicken rice bowl is the perfect comfort food, featuring tender chicken pieces in a rich, creamy sauce served over warm rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by heating olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. As the butter melts, it creates that rich base that gives this dish its signature depth.
- Add the chicken pieces and let them cook undisturbed for a few minutes so they develop a golden crust.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pan and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic. As it sizzles, you will notice the aroma immediately shift—warm, savory, and irresistible.
- Pour in the chicken broth and gently scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
- Reduce the heat slightly and stir in the heavy cream, letting it simmer until it begins to thicken.
- Add Parmesan cheese, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir slowly as the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating each piece in the sauce. Let everything simmer together for a few minutes so the flavors fully meld.
- To assemble your creamy garlic chicken rice bowls, spoon a generous portion of warm rice into each bowl and top it with the creamy chicken mixture.
- Finish with a sprinkle of parsley for a fresh touch.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables, such as spinach or peas.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg