Creamy Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls
Creamy Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls are a comforting one-bowl meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, steamed broccoli, and a rich Parmesan garlic cream sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners and family-friendly meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
4 cups cooked rice (jasmine, long-grain, or brown rice)
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium. If needed, add a small drizzle of olive oil.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir until evenly coated in the creamy garlic sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to heat through.
Meanwhile, steam the broccoli florets for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green.
Divide the cooked rice among four serving bowls.
Top each bowl with the creamy garlic chicken and spoon extra sauce over the rice.
Add the steamed broccoli alongside the chicken.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces for consistent cooking.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
Add a splash of extra chicken broth if the sauce becomes too thick.
Substitute broccoli with spinach, green beans, asparagus, or bell peppers.
Brown rice or cauliflower rice can be used for a healthier variation.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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