Description
Easy Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a quick 30-minute dinner featuring tender chicken, fluffy white rice, and a rich, garlicky cream sauce. This comforting, customizable meal is perfect for weeknights and is packed with savory flavor. Keywords: chicken and rice, creamy garlic sauce, easy dinner, 30-minute meal.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4–6 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Rinse the rice thoroughly. In a saucepan, combine rice and water (2 cups). Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes.
- Sauté the Chicken: While rice cooks, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook 6–7 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Rest and slice.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and soy sauce. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Return sliced chicken to skillet, coat in sauce, and heat through. Serve over rice.
Notes
- For extra veggies, add steamed broccoli, sautéed bell peppers, or snap peas.
- Swap chicken with tofu, shrimp, or beef for dietary variation.
- Spice up the sauce with red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of cream or water.
