Description
One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken Rice is a simple and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and buttery rice, all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the rice to the skillet, stirring to coat it in the garlic butter.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic and herbs for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg