Description
A delicious creamy chicken rice bowl perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0 tsp garlic powder
- 0 tsp onion powder
- 0 tsp cumin
- 0 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 3 cups water or chicken broth
- 0 tsp salt
- 0 cup mayonnaise
- 0 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0 tsp salt
- 0 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse rice and cook with water or broth and salt according to package instructions. Fluff and set aside.
- Pat chicken dry and coat evenly with olive oil and all spices.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pan and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with rice, sliced chicken, and generous drizzle of creamy sauce.
- Garnish with herbs or chili flakes and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish is adjustable in spice level with cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to add vegetables of your choice for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg