Creamy Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice & Green Beans
Creamy Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice & Green Beans is a comforting, one-pot meal that combines tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy herb sauce paired with fluffy rice and vibrant green beans. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures that the whole family will enjoy. With quick preparation and simple ingredients, it’s an easy way to impress your guests or satisfy your loved ones at dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water or broth
- 200 grams fresh green beans
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine the rice with water or broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until tender.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add thyme, parsley, and chicken broth; simmer for 2-3 minutes before stirring in heavy cream.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, cover, and simmer on low for an additional 5 minutes.
- Boil salted water in a small pot; add green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain well.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve with creamy herb chicken topped with sauce and green beans on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg