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Close-up side view of a creamy garlic butter chicken and rice skillet with garnished parsley.

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice Skillet

A flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and perfectly cooked rice, all cooked together for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Chicken

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch pieces

Salt and Pepper

  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper divided

Garlic

  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Rice

  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

Broth

  • 2.5 cups chicken broth

Heavy Cream

  • 0.5 cup heavy cream

Butter

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Parsley

  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with half the salt and pepper, then cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • Add garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant. Stir in rice and toast lightly for about a minute.
  • Pour in chicken broth, scrape browned bits, and bring to a simmer. Return chicken to the skillet, add remaining salt and pepper.
  • Stir in heavy cream and butter, then cover and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Rest for 5 minutes, then fluff and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Ensure the rice is fully cooked and the chicken is tender for the best results.
Keyword chicken, garlic, Rice