Description
A hearty bowl of creamy garlic chicken served over fluffy rice and vibrant broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Start by heating 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken: While the oil heats, season your chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken to the skillet. Cook it for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until it’s fully cooked and has a lovely golden brown color. When done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until it becomes fragrant.
- Add chicken broth: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow it to come to a simmer and reduce slightly for about 2-3 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Next, stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue cooking while stirring frequently until the sauce thickens, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Return the chicken: Add the Italian seasoning and return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken in the creamy garlic sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through.
- Serve it up: Divide the cooked rice into bowls, top it with the creamy garlic chicken, and add the steamed broccoli florets. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish is easily customizable. Adjust the garlic flavor, add more veggies, or introduce some spiciness with red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Chicken, Rice Bowls, Comfort Food, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipe