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Close-up of tender garlic butter chicken pieces served over fluffy white rice, garnished with parsley. An easy dinner recipe.

Easy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice

A simple and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice cooked in a rich 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
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Rice
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1.5 cups White rice Uncooked
  • 3 cups Chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Cut into pieces
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring 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 uncooked rice, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring 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 cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in the butter pieces until melted and combined. If using, stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice.
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. You can also add vegetables like broccoli florets or peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

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