Description
This Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati Rice is a one-pan wonder packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a garlic-herb infused cream sauce. It’s the perfect cozy, flavorful dinner that’s comforting, fresh, and easy to make. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, this dish brings together wholesome ingredients in under an hour.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- Yellow onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Basmati rice
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Dijon mustard
- Fresh thyme, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Baby spinach
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in basmati rice and toast briefly.
- Pour in chicken broth and return chicken to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken and stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, thyme, parsley, and baby spinach until creamy and wilted.
- Slice chicken and serve over the creamy herb rice. Spoon extra sauce on top.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs for more flavor.
- Use half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter or dairy-free option.
- Add mushrooms or peas for extra veggies.
- Dried herbs can be used in place of fresh (use 1/3 the amount).
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
