Garlic Butter Rice

5 from 1 vote

Garlic Butter Rice is the perfect side dish for dinner! A simple mix of butter, sautéed onion, garlic, and chicken broth gives this rice tons of great flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: garlic butter rice

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided
¼ cup yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups dry long-grain white rice
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
fresh parsley, minced for garnish

Instructions

Melt one tablespoon of the 3 tablespoons butter, in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ¼ cup yellow onion, and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
Add the minced 4 cloves garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Pour in the 3 cups chicken broth and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Add 2 cups dry long-grain white rice and stir once, cover with a lid then reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 18-20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let the rice rest for 5-10 minutes.
Add the remaining two tablespoons of butter, then fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy!

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