Description
A complete single-pan dinner with tender seared chicken in an aromatic garlic cream sauce over fluffy white rice. Ideal for busy weeknights, this high-protein dish balances indulgence with simplicity, delivering restaurant-quality depth without added pork or alcohol.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups long-grain white rice, cooked
6 large garlic cloves, minced
1.5 cups heavy cream
0.5 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt to taste
Instructions
Season chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and onion powder
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat
Sear chicken in batches until golden brown (approx 3-4 minutes per side)
Reduce heat and sauté minced garlic in same skillet
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits
Bring sauce to gentle simmer until slightly thickened
Serve the chicken and sauce over cooked rice
Garnish with fresh parsley
Notes
Use chicken thighs for added juiciness
Add steamed vegetables for extra fiber
Reserve fond (browned bits) for maximum flavor
Substitute coconut milk for a dairy-free option
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing and Emulsification
- Cuisine: American-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 2800mg (approx, from chicken broth)
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg