What makes this recipe especially appealing is how customizable it is. Want it creamier? Add a splash of heavy cream. Want stronger garlic flavor? Sauté an extra clove or two. Prefer a deeper herb note? Add fresh thyme sprigs while the rice simmers. Every bite blends zesty lemon, savory garlic, buttery richness, and tender chicken over perfectly seasoned rice—comforting, bright, and satisfying. It’s an all-in-one meal that tastes like it came from a cozy bistro kitchen but comes together easily at home.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
2 large chicken breasts, sliced horizontally
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried parsley
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken broth
Fresh parsley for garnish
Lemon slices for serving
For the Garlic Butter Rice
1 cup long-grain rice
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and dried parsley.
Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the second tbsp of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Let it simmer 1 minute.
Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat it in the garlic-butter mixture.
Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, season lightly with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
When rice is done, stir in lemon juice and parsley.
Place the chicken back on top, spoon sauce over it, and simmer 2 more minutes.
Serve chicken over garlic butter rice with fresh parsley and lemon slices.