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Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati Rice Recipe

A delicious and creamy herb-infused chicken served over fluffy basmati rice, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup Fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper to taste
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Basmati rice rinsed
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 tablespoon Butter optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed basmati rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
  3. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in butter if desired.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add mushrooms and cook until softened.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer. Add the chopped spinach and return the chicken to the skillet.
  5. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Serve
  1. Serve the creamy herb chicken over a bed of basmati rice. Drizzle with sauce from the skillet.
  2. Garnish with additional herbs if desired and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition.

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