Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati Rice
Tender chicken nestled in a rich, luscious sauce combined with fragrant basmati rice, this creamy herb dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes for a meal that pleases the palate and warms the heart.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- water 2 cups, for cooking rice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt and stir in the basmati rice, cover and reduce the heat to low, and cook for about 15 minutes or until the rice is fluffy and water is absorbed, then set aside.
- While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and brown them in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through, then remove the chicken and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes, then pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer.
- Add the heavy cream and fresh herbs to the skillet, stirring to combine, return the chicken to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top, and allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Fluff the cooked basmati rice and serve it topped with the creamy herb chicken, drizzle additional sauce over the dish and enjoy!