Description
Easy Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich garlic sauce for a comforting meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is simple yet indulgent. With just a few ingredients, you can create a delightful dinner that warms both the heart and the stomach. Gather your loved ones around the table and savor every flavorful bite of this culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing the garlic and measuring out the rice and broth.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and cover loosely with foil.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add cream cheese and chicken broth to the skillet; stir until smooth.
- Mix in dried Italian herbs; let simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Slice chicken into strips, fluff rice in its pot, then assemble bowls with rice, sliced chicken, and drizzle creamy garlic sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg