Creamy Garlic Chicken & Herb Rice

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Creamy Garlic Chicken & Herb Rice 🍗🌿🍚

Description

This creamy garlic chicken & herb rice is a rich, comforting, and restaurant-style dish made with juicy seasoned chicken served over fragrant herb rice and coated in a silky garlic cream sauce. It’s warm, flavourful, and perfect for family dinners or special occasions while still being simple enough for a weeknight meal.

Servings

  • Serves: 4
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper

Herb Rice

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • Salt to taste

Creamy Garlic Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Cook rice with broth, butter, herbs, and salt until fluffy. Set aside.

Step 2

Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove.

Step 4

In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.

Step 5

Add cream, parmesan, and seasonings. Simmer until sauce thickens.

Step 6

Return chicken to the sauce and coat well.

Step 7

Serve creamy garlic chicken over herb rice and garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Fresh garlic gives the best flavour.
  • Don’t boil the cream—simmer gently for smooth texture.
  • Chicken thighs can be used for extra juiciness.

Tips

 Add spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition
 Use fresh parmesan for better melting
 Let chicken rest before slicing
 Adjust sauce thickness with a splash of broth

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 590
  • Protein: 38g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fat: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 3g

Benefits

  • High protein for muscle strength
  • Energy-rich balanced meal
  • Garlic supports immunity and heart health
  • Comforting and filling homemade dish

Q&A

Q: Can I make it lighter?
Yes, use light cream or half-and-half.

Q: Can I use brown rice?
Yes, just adjust cooking time.

Q: Can I meal prep this?
Yes, store in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes, freeze chicken and sauce separately for best texture.

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