Description
A comforting and quick dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a colorful mix of vegetables, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked white rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 1/2 cup steamed carrots
- 1/4 cup cooked green peas
- 1/4 cup cooked green beans or extra peas
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sear in olive oil until golden brown.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer until thickened.
- Cook the white rice until fluffy while the sauce simmers.
- Lightly steam the carrots, peas, and green beans until tender.
- Plate the rice, spoon on the creamy chicken, and serve the veggies on the side. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Use any combination of your favorite veggies for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken, Rice, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Quick Meal