Chicken & Rice Bowls (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken and perfectly cooked rice drizzled with homemade creamy garlic sauce - a simple yet flavorful weeknight dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
01 -
3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
→ Grains
02 -
1 cup long-grain white rice
→ Aromatics
03 -
4–6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
→ Sauce
04 -
1 cup heavy cream
05 -
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
→ Oils
06 -
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
# Steps:
01 -
Rinse the long-grain rice under cold water, then combine with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the water is absorbed.
02 -
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, cook each side for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
03 -
In the same skillet, sauté chopped garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and soy sauce; stir continuously for about 5 minutes until thickened.
04 -
Return sliced chicken to the skillet, ensuring it's coated with sauce; warm through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
05 -
Fluff the rice and divide into bowls; top with the saucy chicken and garnish as desired.
# Notes:
01 -
For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like parsley or chives as garnish.
02 -
The sauce can be made thicker by simmering longer or adding a cornstarch slurry if desired.