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. It’s easy to make and tastes amazing!

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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Super Flavorful! This garlic butter rice is simple yet loaded with flavor! It will elevate any meal to the next level. Your entire family will love it!
  • Quick and Easy: Only 10 minutes of prep time is all you need, and then it’s totally hands-off! You can work on the main dish while it’s cooking!
  • Versatile: You can serve this rice as-is or add additional ingredients to make it more of a pilaf. Whether you’re serving your family dinner or hosting a large gathering, this garlic butter rice is always a winner. I love it with air fryer steak , crispy parmesan garlic chicken , and this grilled tilapia !

Ingredients You’ll Need

All you need to whip up this delicious garlic butter rice is a handful of simple ingredients. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

  • Butter: The star of this rice for adding creaminess and richness!
  • Yellow Onion and Garlic: Infuses the rice with the most wonderful savory flavor.
  • Chicken Broth: Adds moisture and delicious flavor to the rice as it cooks. Substitute with vegetable broth to keep this dish vegetarian.
  • Rice: Dry long-grain white rice turns out perfectly fluffy and tender. You could use basmati rice or jasmine rice as a substitute.
  • Salt & Pepper: To taste!
  • Herbs: Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
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How to Make Garlic Butter Rice

This is one of those easy recipes that’s good to have in your back pocket when you need a quick side that everyone loves. You’ll be making it on repeat! It’s hands-off and can be ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.

  1. Melt Butter: Melt one tablespoon of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add yellow onion and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
  2. Sauté : Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Simmer: Add the rice and stir once. Cover with a lid then reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 18-20 minutes.
  5. Let Rest: Remove from heat and let the rice rest for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Add More Butter and Fluff: Add the remaining two tablespoons of butter, then fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
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Tips for Making Garlic Butter Rice

Here are some simple tips for the best garlic butter rice!

  • Garlic: This rice recipe calls for 4 garlic cloves, but feel free to use more if you LOVE garlic flavor! Or use 1 teaspoon garlic powder in place of the cloves if you prefer.
  • Rice: Rinse and strain your rice before cooking it. This makes it extra fluffy when it’s cooked. No one wants sticky or mushy rice! Long-grain rice is best for this recipe. Try using Jasmine, basmati, or whole-wheat rice. Just remember that the cooking time for whole-wheat rice is longer.
  • Salt: The amount of salt in this recipe is a personal preference. It also depends on the chicken broth that you use. If it’s low-sodium, you will want to add more salt to flavor the rice.
  • Chicken Broth: Use low-sodium if you prefer! Chicken bouillon packs more flavor if you want to use that instead of the broth.
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Storing Leftover Rice

Leftover garlic butter rice is delicious! Here is how to store it so it stays fresh:

  • In the Refrigerator: Let the rice cool to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container in your fridge. Leftover rice will last about 3-4 days.
  • To Reheat: Reheat in the microwave until warmed through. Add a splash of chicken broth before rewarming to add moisture.
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  • ▢ 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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Garlic Butter Rice

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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