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Creamy Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls

Creamy Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls for Cozy Family Dinners

Creamy Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls are a cozy family dinner filled with tender chicken in a rich garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs for juiciness
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth use gluten-free if needed
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Rice (Jasmine or Basmati) or brown rice for added fiber
For the Additional Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast for cheesy flavor

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Sauté the Garlic. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  2. Step 2: Cook the Chicken. Add chicken breasts to the skillet, season, and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Create the Creamy Sauce. Lower the heat, add heavy cream and chicken broth, stir, and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Cook the Rice. Rinse rice, combine with water, bring to boil, then reduce and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Serve and Garnish. Fluff rice, divide into bowls, top with chicken and sauce, and add fresh herbs or nutritional yeast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best results, don't overcook garlic, avoid overcrowding the chicken, and let rice steam for extra fluffiness.

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