Description
This Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati is a comforting one-pot dish that features tender chicken cooked in a rich, creamy herb sauce, paired with aromatic basmati rice. Perfect for a family dinner or an elegant meal, this recipe is full of flavor and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and oregano.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Aromatics:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter.
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Make the Creamy Sauce:
- Stir in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and thickened.
- Combine:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over it.
- Simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Serve:
- Plate the basmati rice and top with the creamy herb chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap dried herbs with fresh ones for a more vibrant flavor.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg