Description
Enjoy a comforting Creamy Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl that features tender chicken in a luscious garlic sauce served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 ½ cups Rice, uncooked
- 2 cups Spinach
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: In a medium pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat and simmer for about 18-20 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet, drizzle with olive oil, and season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear chicken thighs for about 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Sauté the Garlic: Remove chicken and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, scrape the skillet, bring to simmer, then add heavy cream and let it thicken for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Spinach: Toss in spinach, return chicken to skillet, and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Assembly Time: Serve the warm rice topped with creamy garlic chicken and spinach, drizzled with sauce.
Notes
Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, garlic, rice, dinner, comfort food