Creamy Garlic Chicken Bowl with Broccoli & Rice

By: Rabia

Creamy Garlic Chicken Bowl with Broccoli & Rice 🍚🥦🍗

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

Broccoli & Rice

  • 1½ cups broccoli florets

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice (or brown rice)

  • 2 cups water or chicken broth

  • Salt (to taste)

Creamy Garlic Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

  • ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Salt & pepper (to taste)

  • Optional: ½ tsp Italian seasoning or dried parsley

Instructions

1. Cook the Rice

  1. Rinse rice.

  2. Cook with water or broth according to package instructions.

  3. Keep warm.

2. Cook the Broccoli

  • Steam or boil broccoli for 3–4 minutes until bright green and tender.

  • Lightly salt and set aside.

3. Cook the Chicken

  1. Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

  3. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.

  4. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.

4. Make the Creamy Sauce

  1. In the same pan, melt butter.

  2. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds (don’t burn).

  3. Pour in cream and simmer 2–3 minutes.

  4. Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and seasoning.

  5. Simmer until slightly thick.

5. Assemble the Bowl

  • Add rice to a bowl

  • Top with broccoli and sliced chicken

  • Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce

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