Description
Chicken and Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce combine tender diced chicken breast, fluffy cooked rice, and a velvety garlic‑infused cream sauce that’s perfect for weeknight meals. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples—heavy cream, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper—to create a rich, comforting bowl in under thirty minutes. Ideal for meal prep, the dish delivers balanced protein and carbs, making it a favorite for families seeking quick, satisfying dinner ideas. Serve with parsley, fresh ta
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and done.
- Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir, and let the sauce simmer until it thickens.
- Spoon the creamy garlic chicken over cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce
- substitute half of the heavy cream with low‑fat milk. Use brown rice or cauliflower rice for added fiber. The sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently over low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken and Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce, easy chicken rice recipe, creamy garlic sauce chicken, quick dinner ideas, meal prep chicken bowls, chicken and rice dinner