Description
Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice is a mouthwatering dish that brings together tender chicken breasts and fluffy rice, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With its delightful aroma and vibrant presentation, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Gather all items to streamline cooking.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbling. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Add garlic: Once chicken is nearly cooked through, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Combine rice and broth: Stir in long-grain rice, chicken broth, and soy sauce; bring to a simmer.
- Cook until tender: Cover skillet tightly with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook undisturbed for 18-20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
- Finish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg