🌟 Epic Garlic Butter Chicken with Veggie Medley & Fluffy Rice 🍗🥦🍚
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4 | Calories per Serving: ~520
Ingredients
For the Chicken 🐓:
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts 🍗
3 tbsp unsalted butter 🧈
4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tsp paprika 🌶️
½ tsp dried thyme 🌿
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
For the Veggie Medley 🥕:
1 cup zucchini, diced 🥒
1 cup carrots, sliced 🥕
1 cup green beans, trimmed 🥗
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
For the Rice 🍚:
2 cups cooked white or brown rice 🍚
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿 (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Add garlic to the skillet in the last minute, stirring to coat the chicken in garlic butter goodness. Remove and set aside. 🍗🧄✨
2️⃣ Prepare the Veggie Medley: In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté zucchini, carrots, and green beans for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper. 🥦🥕
3️⃣ Assemble the Dish: Serve chicken over fluffy rice, topped with sautéed veggies. Drizzle any leftover garlic butter sauce from the skillet over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. 🍚🌟
4️⃣ Enjoy this epic, flavorful meal packed with buttery garlic goodness and vibrant veggies! 🧈🍴
Helpful Note: Swap rice with mashed potatoes or quinoa for a delicious twist! 🥔✨