Description
Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are a delightful comfort food option, perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. This dish features tender, juicy chicken served atop fluffy long-grain rice, all enveloped in a luscious creamy garlic sauce. The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility—feel free to incorporate seasonal vegetables or swap proteins to tailor it to your liking. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying meal that brings the warmth and nostalgia of home-cooked comfort food to your table.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4–6 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Rinse the long-grain rice under cold water until clear. Combine with 2 cups of water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown, then let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped garlic until fragrant, add heavy cream and low-sodium soy sauce, stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet, coat well with sauce, warm through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Fluff cooked rice and serve topped with saucy chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 325g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize the dish by adding your favorite vegetables like steamed broccoli or sautéed spinach. For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or any plant-based alternative.