Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Herb Rice
Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Herb Rice is a delightful dish that combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the rich flavor of garlic. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, special occasions, or meal prep, delivering a creamy sauce that beautifully complements herb-infused rice. With its irresistible taste and comforting texture, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends while being simple enough for anyone to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice from 2 lemons
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine rice and vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant. Add lemon juice and chicken broth; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cream until smooth; return chicken to the skillet to coat in sauce.
- Fluff cooked rice with a fork and mix in fresh herbs along with olive oil or butter.
- Serve herb rice topped with creamy lemon garlic chicken and drizzle extra sauce as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 330g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg