Description
Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Herb Rice is a delightful dish that brings together zesty flavors and comforting creaminess, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. This quick-to-make recipe features tender chicken breast smothered in a rich lemon garlic sauce, paired beautifully with herb-infused rice. Enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors that appeals to both adults and kids, ensuring it becomes a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until fully cooked through.
- For the herb rice, cook rice in chicken broth according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork before serving.
- Serve creamy lemon garlic chicken alongside herb rice for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg