Garlic Butter Rice
Transform your side dish game with this irresistibly flavorful Garlic Butter Rice! This recipe combines the comforting creaminess of melted butter with the bold, aromatic flair of sautéed garlic, perfectly infused into fluffy long-grain white rice. Cooked in savory chicken broth and lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, every bite is rich, satisfying, and oh-so-easy to make. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pot dish is topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and herbaceous brightness, making it an effortless yet elegant accompaniment to any meal. Whether you serve it alongside grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or enjoy it on its own, Garlic Butter Rice is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the rice to the pan and stir to coat the grains in the butter and garlic mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast the rice.
Pour in the chicken broth, then add the salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
Once the rice is fully cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the rice and fluff it with a fork until the butter is melted and evenly distributed.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the rice before serving.
Serve the garlic butter rice warm as a delicious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
621 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.6 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.2 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2303 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 598 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
