Description

Delicious garlic butter chicken served over spicy jalapeño cheddar rice — a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any night.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
Salt, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp butter
1 small jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Cook rice in chicken broth with jalapeño and garlic powder. Sauté chicken in butter and olive oil with garlic and spices until cooked. Stir cheddar cheese into rice. Serve chicken over cheesy jalapeño rice and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Remove jalapeño seeds to control heat. Use chicken thighs for juicier texture or breasts for leaner option. Adjust cheese and spice levels to taste.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximate)
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: garlic butter chicken, jalapeño cheddar rice, chicken rice bowl, cheesy chicken recipe, easy dinner bowls