Garlic Butter Chicken, Rice & Broccoli Bowl
A wholesome, one-pan meal packed with juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and tender broccoli—seasoned to perfection!
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp soy sauce for extra flavor
- For the Rice & Broccoli:
- 1 cup white or brown rice
- 2 cups chicken broth for extra flavor
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken, season with paprika, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in butter and garlic, then drizzle with soy sauce. Cook for 2 more minutes until fragrant. Remove from the pan and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Rice
- In the same pan, add rice and toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes (or until rice is tender).
3️⃣ Steam the Broccoli
- When the rice has 5 minutes left, place broccoli on top of the rice and cover to steam.
- If you like softer broccoli, steam separately for 5 minutes.
4️⃣ Assemble & Serve
- Fluff the rice, mix in the cooked chicken, and serve hot!
- Garnish with extra garlic butter or a squeeze of lemon for freshness.
Notes
Pro Tip: Add a drizzle of sriracha or teriyaki sauce for extra flavor! 🥢
