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Garlic Butter Skillet

Garlic Butter Skillet

Creamy garlic butter chicken & Velveeta rice made in one skillet in 35 mins. Easy, cheesy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Comfort food recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 1 tbsp butter for sautéing
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional, for spice

Equipment

  • Large skillet at least 12 inches
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cup and spoons
  • Sturdy wooden spoon or spatula for stirring
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown, then remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then stir in rice and cover, reducing heat to low for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Once rice is cooked, stir in heavy cream and Velveeta cheese until melted and combined.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and gently combine, letting the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and optional crushed red pepper flakes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

You can swap chicken breasts for thighs for extra juiciness. Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk if desired. Feel free to add vegetables like peas or broccoli for added nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days, but avoid freezing as it may affect the sauce's texture.
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