Garlic Butter Chicken & Rice Skillet
Ingredients
- 1½ poundchicken breast
- 1½ cuplong-grain white rice
- 3 cupchicken broth
- 3 tablespoonbutter
- 6 clovesgarlic
- 1yellow onion
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- 4 sprigsfresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
Prep
- 01
Dice 1 yellow onion.
- 02
Mince 6 cloves garlic.
Method
- 01
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- 02
Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Add rice and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes until lightly toasted and fragrant.
- 03
Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the rice. Scatter garlic and thyme over top. Bring to a simmer.
- 04
Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15–18 minutes until rice is tender, liquid is absorbed, and chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest part. Remove from heat and let rest 3 minutes.
- 05
Fluff rice with a fork, taste, and adjust salt and pepper. Serve chicken on top of rice.
Spice Tips
For warm spice, add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika to the rice as it toasts. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds gentle heat. Fresh parsley or chives finish the plate beautifully.