Creamy Garlic Chicken Skillet with White Rice

Pan-seared chicken breast smothered in a luscious, mild garlic cream sauce, served alongside perfectly steamed white rice, a gentle yet flavorful meal.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 25 min
• Total: 40 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Georgian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.33/serving

Dietary

• Low-Residue
• Nut-Free
• Gluten-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• comfort food
• savory
• rich
• sauté
• classic
• quick

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, thinly sliced)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 3 cup water

Instructions

1. Season chicken breast slices with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not brown.
4. Whisk chicken broth and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour into the skillet and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until sauce slightly thickens.
5. Stir in the heavy cream. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is creamy. Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Ensure sauce is smooth and no visible particles.
6. While the chicken simmers in sauce, prepare the white rice. In a medium saucepan, combine white rice and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
7. Serve the creamy garlic chicken with the steamed white rice.

Notes

Ensure garlic is minced very fine and cooked briefly to infuse flavor without causing residue. If preparing ahead, store chicken and sauce separately from rice to maintain optimal texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 48 g
• Carbohydrates: 40 g
• Fat: 22 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sodium: 550 mg
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 150 mg