Creamy Garlic Chicken
Welcome to our Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe—an easy one-pot dish that merges succulent chicken, aromatic garlic, and cheesy goodness into a hearty feast.
Ingredients
- Boneless Chicken 600g / ~1.3 lb, cubed
- Tender protein to soak up all the yummy flavors.
- Butter 40g / ~3 tbsp
- Adds richness and helps sauté everything beautifully.
- Diced Onion 1 small
- Brings subtle sweetness and depth to your dish.
- Minced Garlic 3 cloves
- Elevates the overall aroma with its bold savory essence.
- Dried Thyme 1 tsp
- Infuses herbal warmth into your meal.
- Dried Rosemary ½ tsp, crumbled
- Provides a fragrant and slightly woodsy taste.
- Chicken Broth 450ml / ~2 cups
- Delivers savory moisture allowing the rice to cook to perfection.
- Long-Grain White Rice 150g / ~¾ cup
- Absorbs flavors beautifully resulting in tender, fluffy grains.
- Heavy Cream 90ml / ~⅓ cup
- Creates a silky sauce when combined with melted cheese.
- Grated Cheese 45g / ~⅓ cup
- Supplies a savory cheesy punch—choose your favorite variety.
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Essential seasonings to tie all flavors together.
- Chopped Parsley optional
- Adds a burst of freshness and color at the end.
Instructions
- Warm the Base
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in your diced onion, cooking until it turns soft and translucent.
- Brown the Chicken
- Add cubed chicken, seasoning with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Cook until the chicken is golden on the edges. Then, mix in minced garlic for an extra minute of cooking.
- Simmer with Rice
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet and sprinkle in the rice.
- Stir gently, bring to a light boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let it simmer until the rice is tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Add Cream & Cheese
- Turn off the heat. Stir in heavy cream and grated cheese until everything melts together into a luscious sauce.
- Serve & Garnish
- Ladle your delicious Creamy Garlic Chicken onto plates.
- Top with extra cheese or chopped parsley if you’d like a bright finishing touch.
Notes
For a vegetarian take, replace chicken with tofu or mushrooms—just adjust cooking time.
Swap out dried herbs for fresh thyme and rosemary for a bigger herbal kick.
If you prefer a creamier texture, add a splash more cream or chicken broth.
Swap out dried herbs for fresh thyme and rosemary for a bigger herbal kick.
If you prefer a creamier texture, add a splash more cream or chicken broth.