One Pot Garlic Butter Chicken & Rice

My husband couldn’t possibly approve this recipe any more and that’s a win in my book! Let alone it takes ONE dish and less than 30 minutes… another win. The garlic butter adds the most amazing flavor to both the chicken and the rice, and it’s been tested the following day reheated and we can confirm– just as delicious as before!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

RECIPE VARIATIONS

• Chicken: We used chicken breast, but you can swap for thighs or tenderloins if that’s better for you. Just be sure to cut them or pound thin to ensure the best flavor.
• Rice: Any kind works, just be sure to double check the cooking time on yours. We used jasmine rice that cooks decently quick, you might need to add time and/or more broth depending on what kind you use. NOTE: Rinse your rice before using- it makes it SO much fluffier!
• Seasonings: If you don’t have Lawry’s, you can skip, but be sure to add salt and pepper to the chicken. Garlic powder & paprika are helpful in giving the chicken an amazing flavor along with a crispy texture.
• Chicken Broth: Gives the rice better flavor, but you can use water instead if needed!
• Butter: Unsalted works best given the other seasonings in the recipe.
• Garlic: Store bought or fresh, do what works for you!

NUTRITION

One Pot Garlic Butter Chicken & Rice

My husband couldn't possibly approve this recipe any more and that's a win in my book! Let alone it takes ONE dish and less than 30 minutes… another win. The garlic butter adds the most amazing flavor to both the chicken and the rice, and it's been tested the following day reheated and we can confirm– just as delicious as before!

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Course Main Course

Servings 5 servings

Ingredients

  

• 2 chicken breast sliced or pounded thin
• 2 tbsp minced garlic separated into 1 tbsp each
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 5 tbsp butter separated into 2 and 3 tbsp
• 1.5 cups rice uncooked
• 3 cups chicken broth
• paprika
• Lawry's
• garlic powder

Instructions

 

• Slice/pound chicken thin and season each side with Lowry’s, paprika, and garlic powder. 
• Heat a large pan on medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add chicken and cook 3-5 mins then flip. 
• After flipping chicken, add in 2 tablespoons of butter and one tablespoon of garlic. When chicken is cooked through, turn heat to low and toss the chicken in the garlic butter. Remove chicken from pan and set aside- cover with tinfoil. 
• In the same pan, add rinsed rice, remaining butter and garlic, and a pinch of salt. Pour in chicken stock and submerge rice. Bring to a simmer before covering and cooking for ~20 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Serve chicken over rice and enjoy!

Notes

-Wash rice before use, this will make it fluffy!

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