Flavorful Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Indulge in the comforting taste of these Flavorful Chicken & Rice Bowls, featuring tender chicken breasts and fluffy long-grain rice coated in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this simple recipe is easy to customize and sure to delight everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- 2. Cook the Rice: In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice and a pinch of salt. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- 3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, saut minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in sour cream and thyme until well mixed.
- 4. Combine Ingredients: Add sliced chicken back into the skillet with the sauce and stir to coat evenly.
- 5. Serve: Spoon rice into bowls, top with the chicken mixture, and drizzle remaining sauce over each serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg