Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Rice Bowls are a delicious and satisfying meal featuring tender chicken cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Serve the garlic butter chicken over cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic and butter for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Rice Bowls, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food