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A close-up of a bowl of white rice topped with crispy garlic butter chicken and red chili flakes.

Easy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice

A simple and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice cooked in a savory garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Rice
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cup uncooked white rice rinsed
  • 3 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Garnish (Optional)
  • fresh parsley chopped
  • lemon wedges

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  2. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rinsed rice, chicken broth, butter pieces, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Return the browned chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

You can substitute chicken breast for thighs, but adjust cooking time to prevent drying out. For a richer flavor, use unsalted butter.

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