Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati Rice Recipe
Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati Rice is a comforting one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken thighs with flavorful basmati rice in a creamy sauce. This easy stovetop dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Rice:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried herbs.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, sear the chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same pan, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook Rice: Stir in rice, toast briefly, pour in chicken broth, and simmer until rice is tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cream, Parmesan, and parsley. Return chicken to pan, simmer until heated through. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine with the rice.
- This dish pairs well with steamed green beans or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
