Description
Indulge in these Creamy Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls that bring together tender chicken, rich garlic cream sauce, and nutritious broccoli, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup broccoli florets steamed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Allow to reduce for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- In serving bowls, layer the cooked rice, spoon over the creamy garlic chicken, and top with steamed broccoli.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, you can use garlic powder along with fresh garlic, or substitute chicken with shrimp for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls, Garlic Chicken, Chicken Rice Bowl, Comfort Food