One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice
A quick and flavorful one-pot meal combining tender chicken, garlic, and rice in a savory butter sauce.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Aromatics
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Grains
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Broth & Sauces
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
Other
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- to taste N/A Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Chop garlic, measure rice, and trim excess fat from chicken.
- Heat oil and butter in a large pot, sauté garlic until fragrant, then cook chicken until browned.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, and soy sauce; mix well.
- Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid and chicken is cooked.
- Remove from heat, stir in herbs, and fluff before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of cheese before serving.