Easy Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Easy Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are the ultimate comforting meal, perfect for busy weeknights. This quick and delicious recipe features tender chicken sautéed with fresh garlic and vibrant vegetables, all drizzled in a rich creamy garlic sauce. Served over fluffy rice, these bowls are not only satisfying but also customizable to suit every palate. Bring your family together with this delightful dish that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream (or plant-based cream)
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and veggies; cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, agar-agar powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture into the skillet with chicken and veggies; let simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions using chicken broth instead of water.
- Serve the chicken mixture over rice, drizzling generously with creamy garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg