DINNER IN 25 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Melt the butter in a large frying pan. Add chicken, season and cook until browned and cooked through.
DINNER IN 25 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
CHICKEN · DINNER
Garlic Butter Chicken Rice
Garlic Butter Chicken Rice recipe with chicken, rice, and butter. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Total time25 min
YieldServes 3
DietNo specific diet
Shopping9 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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Method
4 steps · about 25 minutes total
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Step 2
Add garlic and parsley and cook for 30 seconds.
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Step 3
Stir in the peas and cooked rice and heat until the peas are tender and everything is hot.
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Step 4
Finish with lemon juice, season to taste and serve.
Before you serve
Cooking notes & good-to-know answers.
Small details for confident timing, useful swaps, and safer leftovers.
Cooking notes
Cut chicken into even pieces so it cooks consistently, and cook it through before serving.
Spread cooked rice out to cool quickly when the recipe calls for chilled rice, then refrigerate it promptly.
Garlic cooks quickly; keep the heat moderate to avoid burning it and turning it bitter.
Good to know
Serve it with a simple side that complements the main ingredients, such as a salad, cooked vegetables, bread or rice where appropriate.
You can often swap rice varieties, but cooking time and liquid requirements can change. Use the package directions for the rice you choose when they differ from the recipe.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use them according to local food-safety guidance.
About this recipe
Garlic Butter Chicken Rice is a dinner idea built around chicken, rice, butter, and garlic. It is designed for straightforward home cooking and takes about 25 minutes, making it a useful option when you want a practical meal without a long ingredient list.
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