Description
These comforting Chicken & Rice Bowls with a creamy garlic sauce are the ultimate cozy dinner — quick, flavorful, and family-friendly!
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
3 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
5 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk or half & half
½ teaspoon salt (for sauce)
½ teaspoon black pepper (for sauce)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Cook diced chicken with spices until golden. Prepare a creamy garlic sauce by making a roux with butter, flour, and milk. Fluff warm rice with butter if desired. Assemble bowls by layering rice, chicken, and garlic sauce. Top with optional toppings like broccoli or parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier meat. Add Parmesan for extra richness. Swap jasmine rice for your favorite grain. Customize with veggies for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Skillet, Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: chicken rice bowls, garlic chicken, creamy garlic sauce, comfort food, quick dinner, family dinner, chicken dinner recipes, easy chicken and rice, garlic butter sauce