Garlic Rice Recipe (Quick & Easy!)

For a quick and super easy side dish, this Garlic Rice Recipe is the way to go! It comes together with simple pantry staples and only takes 5 minutes of hands-on time. Toasting the garlic first mellows the flavor, giving the rice a rich, garlicky goodness without being overpowering. You can make it in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop, and the best part? It pairs perfectly with beef, pork, or chicken—so versatile and delicious!

📝 Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup yellow onion (diced)
• 3 tbsp minced garlic (or 3-4 garlic cloves, minced)
• 1.5 cups long grain rice
• 2 cups chicken broth (for IP or 3 cups for stovetop)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter
• Chives or parsley (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Instant Pot ---
2. 2Select the "saute" option. Once the pot is very hot, add the oil and saute onions for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent. Add in in garlic for to 1 minute or until just beginning to toast.
3. 3Stir in the rice and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring until every grain is coated in the oil and the grains are beginning to turn translucent.
4. 4Add in 2 cups of chicken broth and salt. Scrape all the rice grains down into the liquid. Seal the Instant Pot and press "rice."
5. 5Once Instant Pot beeps to indicate it is finished, allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes (do NOT release the steam yet). After 10 minutes, release the steam and open the lid. Fluff with a fork, then add in the butter and herbs. Stir carefully and serve warm.
6. 6--- Stovetop ---
7. 7While continuing with the recipe, microwave 3 cups chicken stock until hot.
8. 8Heat a medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add in oil and saute onions for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent. Add in in garlic for to 1 minute or until just beginning to toast.
9. 9Stir in the rice and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring until every grain is coated in the oil and the grains are beginning to turn translucent.
10. 10Add the hot stock and salt. Cover immediately and cook on low heat for 20 minutes (should simmer softly).
11. 11Once finished cooking, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Then add in the butter and fresh herbs, gently stirring until well combined. Serve warm.