Creamy Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice & Green Beans
Creamy Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice & Green Beans is a delightful and satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken cooked in a rich, creamy garlic herb sauce, paired with fluffy rice and vibrant green beans. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights as it requires just 15 minutes of prep time and delivers a meal that will impress family or guests alike. The combination of herbs enhances the flavors, making this creamy chicken dish not only comforting but also versatile for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Chicken breast or thighs
- Olive oil
- Garlic cloves
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Dried thyme
- Dried oregano
- Long-grain white rice
- Fresh green beans
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and trim the green beans, mince the garlic, and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces if using chicken breast.
- Cook the rice: In a pot, combine 1 cup of long-grain white rice with 2 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes until fluffy.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Make the sauce: Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream along with dried thyme and oregano.
- Prepare green beans: Boil water in another pot and add fresh green beans. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp, drain, and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine everything: Once the sauce thickens slightly, serve the creamy herb chicken over fluffy rice alongside green beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg