Creamy Chicken with Peas & Carrots over Rice
Creamy Chicken with Peas & Carrots over Rice is a delightful and comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 3 cups water
- Pinch of salt
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Rinse basmati rice under cold water until clear. Combine with water and salt in a pot, bring to boil, cover, and simmer on low for about 15 minutes.
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, melt butter; add onion and garlic until translucent. Stir in carrots and sauté briefly.
- Create the sauce: Add curry powder and paprika; pour in chicken stock and simmer. Stir in heavy cream until thickened.
- Combine ingredients: Add cooked chicken back to the skillet along with peas; cook until heated through.
- Serve: Spoon over cooked rice and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg