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Garlic Butter Chicken Rice Skillet

Juicy chicken and fluffy rice cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce in one pan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 500 g chicken breast or thighs
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Rice Base
  • 1.5 cups long grain rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion finely chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • lid

Method
 

  1. Sear seasoned chicken in butter and oil until golden.
  2. Sauté garlic and onion in the same skillet.
  3. Add rice and toast briefly in the garlic butter.
  4. Pour in broth, return chicken, and simmer until cooked.
  5. Finish with butter, parsley, and lemon juice.

Notes

Let the skillet rest 5 minutes before serving for best texture.