Creamy Garlic Chicken & Rice Bowl
A comforting and creamy garlic chicken dish served over rice, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or jasmine preferred
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- 4 cloves garlic, minced the real hero
- 1 cup heavy cream for a silky sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder for added depth
- to taste salt and pepper to season
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Dice the chicken into even pieces for uniform cooking.
- Mince the garlic and warm the rice while heating the skillet.
Cooking Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced chicken in a single layer, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook for 6–8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant for about 30–45 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir to combine, and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and let cook for 1–2 minutes.
Serving
- Serve the chicken over the cooked rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
This dish reheats well and can be made ahead for meal prep. Swapping in different proteins like turkey or tofu is easy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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