Description

Creamy herb chicken with basmati rice is a comforting and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich herb-infused cream sauce, served over fluffy, aromatic basmati rice. It’s an elegant yet easy dish perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
1 tsp dried parsley (or 1 tbsp fresh)
1/2 tsp dried basil (or 1.5 tsp fresh)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water or chicken broth (for cooking rice)

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Instructions

Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions using water or chicken broth. Set aside.
Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Lower heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté chopped onion until soft, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer.
Stir in heavy cream and herbs (thyme, parsley, basil). Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan cheese if using. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot over basmati rice, spooning extra sauce on top.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for a juicier and more flavorful result.Swap heavy cream for coconut milk to make it dairy-free.Stir in spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition and flavor.For a thicker sauce, simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water).Cook rice in chicken broth instead of water for more flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (1 chicken breast + rice)
Calories: 520
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 140mg