Garlic Butter Rice (Printable)

Fluffy rice infused with garlic and butter, simmered in savory broth for a rich, comforting flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice

01 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed

→ Aromatics & Fats

02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced

→ Liquid

04 - 2 cups low sodium chicken broth

→ Seasonings

05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Melt butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant without browning.
02 - Add rinsed rice to the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring to evenly coat grains in garlic butter.
03 - Pour in chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring mixture to a gentle boil.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
05 - Remove from heat and let rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
06 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the rice if using. Serve warm as a versatile side dish.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The buttery, garlicky aroma fills your kitchen and makes everything feel like a proper meal.
  • Ready in 25 minutes with barely any hands-on time, leaving you free to focus on what else is cooking.
  • Works as a foundation for almost anything—grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, seafood, even leftovers taste better on this rice.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the rice—it's the difference between creamy-clumpy and light-fluffy, and it takes 30 seconds under cold water.
  • Once the lid goes on, leave it alone; lifting it releases steam and throws off your cooking time.
  • Taste the rice before serving and adjust seasoning then, not during cooking, so you don't oversalt.
03 -
  • Use a snug-fitting lid so steam doesn't escape and water doesn't evaporate too quickly, which would leave your rice undercooked.
  • Toast the garlic and rice together before adding broth—this step builds flavor in a way that makes people ask for the recipe.
  • Keep your broth warm if possible; cold broth will lower the temperature and throw off your cooking time slightly.
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