Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Fluffy Rice and Glazed Carrots is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken in a rich garlic sauce with perfectly cooked fluffy rice and sweet glazed carrots. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also brings elegance to any family dinner or special occasion. With a cooking time of just 20 minutes, you can serve up a satisfying meal that’s bursting with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast pieces
- Fresh or minced garlic
- Mixed herbs (basil, parsley, thyme)
- Butter or olive oil
- Cream or coconut milk
- Chicken stock
- Steamed white rice
- Sliced carrots
- Green peas
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces, searing until golden brown on both sides.
- Stir in mixed herbs, chicken stock, and cream/coconut milk; simmer until slightly thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and red chili flakes.
- Cook steamed white rice according to package instructions; steam sliced carrots and green peas until tender.
- Toss veggies with butter, salt, and black pepper.
- Serve plated chicken alongside fluffy rice and glazed carrots. Drizzle with extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, feel free to incorporate other vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers. To keep it dairy-free, substitute cream with coconut milk. Marinate the chicken ahead of time for enhanced flavor.