Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Creamy Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice & Green Beans, a dish that perfectly balances rich, savory flavors with comforting textures. This one-pan meal features tender chicken breast simmered in a creamy garlic herb sauce, served over fluffy rice and accompanied by vibrant green beans. Ideal for weeknight dinners or when you want to impress family and friends, this recipe is quick to prepare and easy to clean up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 cup Long-grain rice
- 1 cup Fresh green beans
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather ingredients; rinse and trim green beans.
- In a pot, bring chicken broth or water to a boil; add rice and salt. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; season chicken with salt and pepper. Sauté until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken; sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant. Add chicken broth, scraping the skillet's bottom, then stir in cream and herbs.
- Return chicken to the skillet; let it simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes.
- Steam or boil green beans until tender yet bright green.
- Serve creamy chicken over fluffy rice alongside green beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg