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Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati Rice

Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati Rice – A Comforting, Flavor-Packed One-Pan Meal
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Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati Rice is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table. This delicious one-pan meal features tender chicken simmered in a rich, herb-infused creamy sauce, served over fluffy basmati rice. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish takes only 10 minutes of prep time and is sure to impress both family and friends. The combination of savory herbs and creamy goodness creates an irresistible dish that’s not only satisfying but also easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half & half
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion (finely diced)
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sear until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken from the skillet. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and broth, then add thyme, rosemary, oregano, and Parmesan cheese.
  3. In another pot (or the same skillet), combine rinsed basmati rice with chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and cook until fluffy.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet with sauce; simmer for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Serve chicken over rice topped with fresh parsley and lemon zest if desired.

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