Description
A creamy, garlicky, and buttery weeknight dinner that cooks entirely in one pot. This easy recipe features tender chicken pieces and fluffy rice infused with garlic and broth, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1.5 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas
- Optional: 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks, dice onion, mince garlic, and measure spices.
- Sear chicken: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion to the same skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly for 1 minute.
- Add rice and broth: Pour in uncooked rice and stir for 1 minute to toast. Add chicken broth, stirring to scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Simmer: Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15-18 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Combine and rest: Remove from heat. Stir in the cooked chicken and any juices. If using, add peas or cheese now. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Fluff rice with a fork and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not lift the lid during simmering to ensure rice cooks evenly. Toasting the rice before adding broth prevents clumping. For a richer finish, swirl in a tablespoon of cold butter at the end. If using high-altitude, add extra broth as water evaporates faster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
Keywords: one pot dinner, garlic butter chicken, easy weeknight meals, chicken and rice, quick dinner, family friendly