Creamy Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls
A delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic sauce served over rice with broccoli and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets (steamed)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook for 6-8 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, cook until thickened (3-4 minutes). Add Italian seasoning and cooked chicken, heat through 2-3 minutes.
- Divide rice into bowls, top with chicken and sauce, add steamed broccoli, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.