Chicken Rice Creamy Garlic Bowls (Print)
Juicy chicken over rice with creamy garlic sauce makes a comforting, quick, and customizable weeknight dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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4–6 cloves fresh garlic
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Rinse the long-grain rice thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rice with 500 ml water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place chicken in the skillet and cook each side for 6–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet, cover, and allow to rest before slicing.
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In the same skillet, add chopped garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and soy sauce, stirring and scraping up any browned bits. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce slightly thickens.
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Return the sliced chicken to the skillet, tossing to thoroughly coat with the garlic cream sauce. Warm through for an additional 2–3 minutes.
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Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide evenly among serving bowls. Top with sliced saucy chicken and garnish as desired.
# Notes:
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Marinating the chicken in soy sauce and minced garlic for at least 1 hour boosts flavor noticeably.
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To achieve a thinner sauce, whisk in a splash of vegetable or chicken broth.
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Enhance nutritional value by adding steamed vegetables such as broccoli or bell peppers.