Spoon Simple
Garlic Butter Chicken Rice Bowls
Golden garlic butter chicken over fluffy rice with roasted veggies. A complete meal in one bowl.
Prep 10 min
Cook 20 min
Total 30 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Cook the rice
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ tsp salt
Step 2 — Cook the chicken
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (boneless)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Step 3 — Finish the bowls
- 2 cups broccoli florets (steamed)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Cook the rice
Combine rice, chicken broth, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook 18 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- 2
Cook the chicken
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Add garlic in the last 2 minutes. Slice chicken.
- 3
Finish the bowls
Divide rice into bowls. Top with sliced chicken and broccoli. Spoon pan butter and garlic over the top. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition per serving: 510 cal · 42g protein · 52g carbs · 14g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
