Creamy Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice & Green Beans
Creamy Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice & Green Beans is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken in a rich, creamy herb sauce with fluffy rice and vibrant green beans. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it a fantastic choice for busy weeknights or special family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Garlic cloves
- Fresh herbs (thyme, parsley)
- Heavy cream
- Long-grain rice
- Chicken broth
- Butter
- Fresh green beans
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and rinse green beans; trim their ends. Measure rice, broth, and cream.
- Cook rice: Combine rice and chicken broth in a saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Make sauce: Remove chicken; add minced garlic and herbs to the skillet. Pour in heavy cream, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, coating in sauce. Steam or sauté green beans until bright green but still crisp.
- Serve: Plate fluffy rice topped with creamy herb chicken and arrange green beans alongside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg