Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Fluffy Rice and Glazed Carrots is a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, served alongside fluffy rice and sweet glazed carrots. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. With minimal prep time and simple cooking steps, you can create a memorable meal that will warm hearts and satisfy taste buds.
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 large skillet over medium heat, add butter or olive oil. Once hot, sear chicken breast pieces until golden brown on both sides. Stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Sprinkle mixed herbs, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes over the chicken. Pour in chicken stock and cream (or coconut milk), stirring well to combine. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Prepare fluffy rice according to package instructions in a separate saucepan. Steam sliced carrots and green peas until tender; toss with butter, salt, and black pepper.
- Serve by plating fluffy rice as a base, adding glazed carrots and green peas alongside, then topping with creamy garlic chicken and extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 330g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg