Creamy Garlic Chicken & Herb Rice 🌿🍚
A quick, comforting one-pan meal featuring tender garlic chicken in a creamy herb sauce served over fluffy seasoned rice. Perfect for busy weeknights and ready in about 30 minutes!
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📝 Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup light cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra richness)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Season the sliced chicken with salt, black pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the light cream, the remaining Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese (if using). Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy garlic sauce.
- Add the cooked rice and gently stir until everything is evenly combined and heated through.
- Sprinkle with the fresh parsley and cook for another 1 minute.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley on top if desired.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Pair with steamed broccoli, green beans, or roasted asparagus.
- Serve with a crisp green salad for a complete meal.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
💡 Tips
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest sauce.
- Brown rice or cauliflower rice can be substituted for a healthier option.
- For a richer sauce, replace the light cream with heavy cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or milk to restore the creamy texture.
Enjoy this creamy, garlicky comfort meal that’s simple enough for weeknights yet delicious enough to impress! 😋🍴