Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Fluffy Rice and Glazed Carrots is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, fluffy rice, and sweet glazed carrots. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this easy-to-make meal features a delightful balance of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast pieces
- Fresh or minced garlic
- Mixed herbs (basil, parsley, thyme)
- Butter or olive oil
- Cream or coconut milk
- Chicken stock
- Salt, pepper, red chili flakes
- Steamed white rice
- Sliced carrots
- Green peas
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, searing until golden brown on both sides.
- Stir in garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add mixed herbs, chicken stock, and cream/coconut milk; season with salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Cook steamed rice according to package instructions while the sauce simmers. Steam sliced carrots and green peas until tender, then coat with butter and season.
- Serve the chicken over fluffy rice alongside glazed veggies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use fresh garlic instead of powdered. Customize the dish by incorporating your favorite vegetables. Pair with garlic bread or a mixed green salad for a complete meal.