Description

Craving a cozy, satisfying dinner with minimal cleanup? This One-Pan Honey Butter Garlic Chicken & Rice delivers big flavor with easy steps, making it one of the best quick dinner ideas out there. Juicy chicken is seared to golden perfection, then glazed in a buttery honey garlic sauce and simmered with fluffy jasmine rice in a single pan. The result? A family-friendly, crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights, lazy Sundays, or even meal prep. This easy recipe blends sweet, savory, and umami notes, creating one of those irresistible food ideas you’ll come back to again and again. It’s the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet touch—all done in under 40 minutes. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, healthyish comfort food, or an all-in-one skillet meal, this one’s a keeper.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: chopped parsley, green onions, red pepper flakes

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sear until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter, then add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Stir in honey and soy sauce to create the glaze.
Add rinsed jasmine rice and stir to coat with the glaze.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Return the chicken to the pan, place it over the rice.
Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for 18–20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
Fluff rice, garnish as desired, and serve hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes