Creamy Garlic Chicken And Rice Recipe

May 22, 2023 Post a Comment

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Creamy Garlic Chicken • Salt & Lavender from www.saltandlavender.com

Description

This creamy garlic chicken and rice recipe is perfect for any weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and takes less than an hour to prepare. The dish is made with chicken breasts, garlic, cream, and rice. The creamy sauce is made with chicken broth, heavy cream, and garlic, which gives it a rich and savory flavor. The chicken is cooked in the same sauce, which makes it tender and juicy.

Prep Time

The preparation time for this recipe is approximately 15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cooking time for this recipe is approximately 35-40 minutes.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

Large skillet
Cooking spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
Cutting board and knife

Method

Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 6-8 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add rice, chicken broth, heavy cream, thyme, and salt to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid. Let the rice cook for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the creamy garlic sauce over them.
Cover the skillet again and let the chicken cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is heated through.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top of the dish before serving.

Notes

This recipe can be easily adjusted to your personal taste. You can add more or less garlic depending on your preference. You can also add other vegetables like mushrooms or spinach to the rice mixture for extra flavor.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately 585 calories, 32g fat, 35g protein, and 37g carbohydrates.

Recipe Tips

To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken breasts or leftover chicken in this recipe. Simply skip step 2 and add the cooked chicken to the skillet in step 6. Make sure to use a large skillet with a lid to cook the rice. This will ensure that the rice cooks evenly and absorbs all the liquid. You can also use brown rice instead of white rice for a healthier option. Just note that brown rice may take longer to cook than white rice.