Description
Creamy Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice & Green Beans is a delightful weeknight meal that combines tender chicken in a rich, creamy garlic herb sauce, served with perfectly fluffy rice and crisp green beans. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 40 minutes—but also versatile enough to impress at any dinner table. With simple ingredients packed with flavor and nutrition, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner solution or a special occasion dish, this recipe delivers comfort and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water, then bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot. Add rice, cover, reduce heat, and cook for about 18 minutes.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Keep warm.
- Lower heat in the skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, thyme, oregano, and Parmesan; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Boil green beans in another pot for about 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp; drain immediately.
- Return chicken to the skillet with the sauce to absorb flavors. Serve with fluffy rice topped with green beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg