Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce served with fresh green beans and fluffy steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)
- Green beans (to taste)
- Steamed rice (to serve)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
- Steam the green beans until tender.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over steamed rice, alongside green beans.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for added flavor. If preferring a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt. Don’t rush the cooking process for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken, Herb Chicken, Family Dinner, One-Skillet Meal