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A close-up of a white bowl filled with fluffy white rice topped with golden brown garlic butter chicken pieces and fresh parsley, garnished with lemon slices.

Easy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice

A simple and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Rice
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet or dutch oven
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the minced garlic and butter to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Stir in the rinsed rice, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Return the browned chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a creamier sauce, you can stir in a tablespoon of heavy cream at the end of cooking. You can also add vegetables like broccoli florets or peas during the last 5-10 minutes of simmering.

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