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Easy Creamy Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls

  • Author: Ethan Brooks
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Easy Creamy Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls are the perfect quick comfort meal packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce. This simple one-pan chicken recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and delivers restaurant-style flavor with pantry ingredients. If you’re craving a cozy and satisfying dinner, these Easy Creamy Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls are guaranteed to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. 1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan and cook rice until tender
  2. 2. Season chicken with salt pepper paprika and Italian seasoning
  3. 3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden and cooked through
  4. 4. Remove chicken from pan and set aside
  5. 5. Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté minced garlic until fragrant
  6. 6. Pour in heavy cream and stir while scraping browned bits from the pan
  7. 7. Add grated parmesan cheese and simmer until sauce thickens
  8. 8. Return chicken to skillet and coat in creamy garlic sauce
  9. 9. Spoon rice into bowls and top with creamy garlic chicken
  10. 10. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes and serve

Notes

  • Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce
  • Pat chicken dry before cooking for better browning
  • Do not brown the garlic or it may taste bitter
  • Add a splash of milk if sauce becomes too thick
  • Add spinach or broccoli for extra vegetables
  • Chicken thighs can replace chicken breast
  • Leftovers reheat well with a little milk or broth
  • Great for meal prep lunches throughout the week
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Cholesterol: 125 mg

Keywords: Easy Creamy Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls, garlic chicken bowl, creamy chicken rice, easy chicken dinner

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