Creamy Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls
A cozy dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy garlic sauce over fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season it with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring gently. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the creamy chicken over the cooked rice in bowls, garnished with fresh, chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap half of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt. Add veggies like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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