Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Herb Rice
Delight in this Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Herb Rice recipe that’s bursting with flavor. Try it today for a comforting dinner experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine rinsed rice with water or vegetable broth, bring to boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in chopped herbs.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Add chicken broth and lemon juice, simmering for 3-4 minutes before stirring in heavy cream.
- Return chicken to the skillet, simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve herb rice topped with creamy lemon garlic chicken and extra sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup of chicken and rice (350g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg