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Easy Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Easy Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This dish features tender, sautéed chicken served over fluffy long-grain rice, all topped with a rich and creamy garlic sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, this recipe is bound to become a staple in your kitchen.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp agar-agar powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and agar-agar powder; simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  3. Meanwhile, cook rice by bringing chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  4. Slice cooked chicken and serve over rice topped with creamy garlic sauce.
  • Author: Adriana
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
  • Calories: 575
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: For added nutrition, include steamed vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers. Substitute chicken with turkey or beef for variation. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.