Description
Tender chicken strips simmer in garlic-infused cream sauce served over fluffy rice. A quick, balanced meal with rich flavors and high protein for satisfying weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Chicken Breast, 1.5 lbs
White Rice, 2 cups
Heavy Cream, 1 cup
Minced Garlic, 4 cloves
Chicken Broth, 0.5 cup
Fresh Parsley, 0.25 cup
Black Pepper, 1 tsp
Olive Oil, 2 tbsp
Instructions
Rinse rice under cold water until liquid runs clear
Boil rice with a pinch of salt according to package directions
Fluff cooked rice with a fork and set aside
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden-brown
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer
Stir in heavy cream and season with black pepper
Reduce heat and cook until sauce thickens
Dice cooked chicken and serve over rice
Drizzle with sauce and top with chopped parsley
Notes
Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor
Ensure rice is fully fluffed before serving to avoid clumping
Sauce will thicken further upon cooling
Substitute jasmine or basmati rice for aromatic appeal
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 150mg