Description
Herb Chicken Basmati Rice delivers comfort straight from your kitchen with tender chicken and aromatic herbs nestled into fluffy rice. Weeknight dinners become effortless when this satisfying meal comes together in less than 30 minutes, giving your family a delicious, wholesome experience.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 chicken breasts
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 10-inch skillet at medium heat (350°F) for 1-2 minutes until it shimmers slightly.
- Sprinkle both sides of 2 chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, dried thyme, and rosemary, plus salt and pepper to your taste.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown on the first side.
- Flip chicken and cook the opposite side for another 6-7 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate and let it rest momentarily.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth and ½ cup heavy cream into the same skillet, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer in the creamy sauce for 2-3 minutes to reheat and blend flavors.
- While chicken simmers, prepare 1 cup basmati rice according to package directions in a separate pot.
- Plate your basmati rice, top with herbed chicken, and generously drizzle the pan sauce over everything.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the most tender and even cooking result.
- Crush dried herbs between your fingers before adding to release more intense flavor profiles.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure safe and perfectly cooked meat without drying out.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half Greek yogurt and half low-fat milk to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 514 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg