Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this flavorful Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati Rice dish. Tender chicken cooked in a rich, herby cream sauce served over fragrant basmati rice, this recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Rice:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and onion, then add rice, broth, cream, seasonings. Simmer.
- Cook the Chicken and Rice: Return chicken to skillet, cover, and cook on low heat for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Finish and Garnish: Stir in Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add spinach or peas for extra color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
