Description
A fast, flavorful dish combining tender garlic butter chicken and fluffy rice. Ready in 30 minutes, this Asian-inspired meal balances rich buttery flavors with fresh parsley for a satisfying, wholesome dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (4 pieces)
1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 cup water or chicken broth
Instructions
Rinse rice and drain well. In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add rice and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add 1 cup water/broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
While rice cooks, heat 1 tbsp butter in another skillet. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Add 1 tbsp butter and garlic to the chicken skillet. Sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then remove chicken. Add 2 tbsp water to deglaze the pan.
Shred chicken and combine with garlic butter sauce. Spoon rice into bowls, top with chicken mixture, and sprinkle with parsley.
Notes
Use brown rice for extra fiber (adjust cooking time to 40-45 minutes)
Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months
Frozen parsley cubes can replace fresh if needed
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg