creamy garlic chicken with broccoli over rice. Here is a full recipe you can follow at home. 🍗🥦🍚
Creamy Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Rice Bowl
🧾 Ingredients (2–3 servings)
For the Chicken
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2 large chicken breasts
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt
For the Rice & Broccoli
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1 cup white rice
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2 cups water
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2 cups broccoli florets
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Pinch of salt
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
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2 tbsp butter
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4 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup grated parmesan cheese
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt
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1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Rice
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Rinse the rice.
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Add rice + 2 cups water + pinch of salt to a pot.
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Bring to boil, then cover and simmer 15 minutes.
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Fluff with a fork.
2. Cook the Broccoli
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Steam or boil broccoli for 3–4 minutes until tender but bright green.
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Drain and set aside.
3. Season & Cook the Chicken
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Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Rub seasoning over chicken.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat.
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Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
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Remove and slice.
4. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce
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In the same pan melt butter.
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Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Pour in heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Add parmesan cheese, salt, pepper.
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Stir until sauce thickens.
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Add parsley.
5. Assemble the Bowl
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Add rice to bowl.
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Place broccoli on the sides.
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Add sliced chicken on top.
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Pour creamy garlic sauce over everything.
✅ Optional toppings
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Extra parmesan
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Chili flakes
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Green onions
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Lemon squeeze
💡 Quick Tip:
For the grilled look like in the picture, cook the chicken in a grill pan or cast-iron pan without moving it for the first few minutes.
If you want, I can also show you:
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🔥 A healthier high-protein version
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🍗 An air fryer version
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🥦 A meal-prep version for the whole week.