Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice: An Easy Indulgence at Home
A delightful recipe for creamy garlic butter chicken served over rice, perfect for any home cook looking to indulge.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides.
- Stir in rice and broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in garlic and herbs before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with green vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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