Description
Tender bite-sized chicken cubes are simmered with long-grain rice in a rich garlic-cream sauce, creating a velvety, single-pot meal. Aromatic and hearty, this American-fusion dish delivers comforting layers of flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Chicken Breast, 1.5 lbs (cut into 1-inch cubes)
Long Grain White Rice, 1.5 cups (rinsed until water runs clear)
Creamy Garlic Sauce, 2 cups (heavy cream base with minced garlic)
Chicken Broth, 1 cup (low sodium preferred)
Olive Oil, 2 tbsp
Black Pepper, 1 tsp (freshly cracked)
Fresh Parsley, 1/4 cup (finely chopped)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (if browning plain chicken first)
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat
Sear chicken until golden (3-4 minutes per side)
Add rinsed rice, chicken broth, and creamy garlic sauce
Bring to boil, season with black pepper
Simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender
Rest 5 minutes before serving, garnish with parsley
Notes
For dairy-free option: Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk
Add vegetables like peas or carrots during simmer
Use a Dutch oven for even heat distribution
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering/Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (280g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg