Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Rice Bowl Bursting with Flavor
A quick and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, fragrant garlic butter, and fluffy rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts or thighs (Choose boneless for quick cooking and tender bites.)
- 4 cloves garlic (Freshly minced to maximize flavor.)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (The rich base for the sauce.)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (Helps brown the chicken.)
- 1 tsp salt (For seasoning.)
- 1 tsp black pepper (For seasoning.)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (Adds color and zest.)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (Fluffy and light.)
- 2 cups chicken broth (Cooking liquid.)
- 1 pinch salt (To season the rice.)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in olive oil until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add cooked chicken back to the pan, toss to coat with garlic butter, and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Meanwhile, cook rice in chicken broth with a pinch of salt until fluffy.
- Serve the garlic butter chicken over rice, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.