Quick Stovetop Garlic Butter Rice
Make flavorful, buttery rice quickly on the stovetop using simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Add the uncooked rice to the saucepan. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes to toast the rice lightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid, fluff the rice gently with a fork, and stir in the fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For richer flavor, substitute half of the chicken broth with beef consommé.
- If you prefer a baked version, combine all ingredients (except parsley) in a baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes.
- Rinsing the rice before cooking can result in a less sticky texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup cooked
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 20