Description
Chicken & Rice Bowls With Creamy Garlic Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that combines succulent chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich garlic sauce for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely family dinners, this easy-to-make dish is not only satisfying but also incredibly versatile.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Long-grain white rice
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Dried basil
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: In a pot, combine 1 cup long-grain white rice with 2 cups water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed (15-20 minutes). Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side) until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: Remove chicken from skillet. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring in grated Parmesan cheese and dried basil until smooth.
- Assemble Bowls: Slice the cooked chicken and serve over fluffy rice, drizzling the creamy garlic sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg