Description
Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Herb Rice is a delightful meal that features tender chicken smothered in a luscious lemon garlic sauce, paired perfectly with aromatic herb rice. This one-pan dish is not only easy to prepare but also bursts with flavor, making it an ideal option for family dinners or special occasions. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, you can serve up a comforting and impressive meal that will satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and add minced garlic to the same skillet, sautéing until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, zest, and thyme; mix well.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- In a separate saucepan, combine rice, water (or broth), butter, and parsley. Bring to a boil then reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Serve chicken topped with sauce alongside herb rice; garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with herb rice (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg