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Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati Rice

Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati Rice


Description

Savor the richness of Creamy Herb Chicken paired with fluffy Basmati. Perfect for a quick, delicious meal that’s sure to comfort and delight.


Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs/900g)

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tbsp)

1 cup (240ml) chicken broth

1 cup (240ml) heavy cream

1 tsp dried Italian herbs

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups (400g) basmati rice

3 cups (720ml) water

1 tbsp butter for rice

½ tsp salt for rice

1 bay leaf (optional)


Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F/74°C). Transfer to a plate and cover.
  2. Rinse basmati rice until water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine rice, water, 1 tbsp butter, ½ tsp salt, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
  3. In the same skillet used for chicken, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly stir in heavy cream and dried Italian herbs. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in fresh herbs (reserving some for garnish) and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Heat through for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Fluff rice with a fork and remove bay leaf. Serve chicken and sauce over rice, garnished with remaining fresh herbs.