Description
Juicy Garlic Butter Chicken Bowl with Roasted Carrots and Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This dish combines tender chicken, savory garlic butter, and sweet roasted carrots atop fluffy rice, delivering rich flavors in every bite. It’s quick to prepare, requiring just 35 minutes from start to finish, making it an excellent option for meal prep or a satisfying weeknight dinner. With its wholesome ingredients and customizable toppings, this bowl is both nutritious and delicious, ensuring that your taste buds are always satisfied.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chili flakes, chopped scallions, honey mustard or garlic aioli
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss carrot sticks in olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast on a baking sheet for about 25-30 minutes until caramelized.
- Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter; sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Season chicken with salt and pepper then cook in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble your bowl with rice at the base topped with garlic butter chicken slices and roasted carrots. Garnish as desired and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider topping with toasted almonds or sesame seeds. Customize your bowl by adding any seasonal vegetables you prefer. Make it healthier by using brown rice instead of white.