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One Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice

Juicy chicken, fluffy rice, rich garlic butter sauce, and savory seasonings all cooked together in one skillet for the ultimate easy comfort food dinner.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper
  • parsley for garnish
  • parmesan cheese optional

Equipment

  • Recipe Details
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Servings: 6
  • Course: Dinner
  • Cuisine: American

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with spices.
  2. Sear chicken in butter until golden.
  3. Remove chicken and sauté onion and garlic.
  4. Stir in rice.
  5. Add broth.
  6. Return chicken to skillet.
  7. Cover and simmer until rice is tender.
  8. Garnish and serve warm.

Notes

Storage
Refrigerator: up to 4 days
Freezer: up to 2 months
Nutrition (Approximate)
Calories: 520
Protein: 34g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fat: 24g