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Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken and Rice Dinner
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Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken and Rice Dinner
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Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken and Rice Dinner

An incredibly easy and flavorful one-pan recipe featuring tender chicken breast, aromatic garlic and herbs, and creamy long-grain rice. This dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that the whole family will love, offering a harmonious blend of savory and comforting flavors.
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Seasoned Chicken Pieces
Seasoned Chicken Pieces

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
650
Calories
45g
Protein
60g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Chicken Browning in Skillet
Chicken Browning in Skillet

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast
    (cut into 1-inch pieces)

    2 large
  • Olive oil

    2 tablespoons
  • Onion
    (chopped)

    1 medium
  • Garlic
    (minced)

    4 cloves
  • Chicken broth

    4 cups
  • Long-grain white rice
    (uncooked)

    2 cups
  • Heavy cream

    0.5 cup
  • Parmesan cheese
    (grated)

    0.5 cup
  • Fresh parsley
    (chopped, for garnish)

    2 tablespoons
  • Dried Italian seasoning

    1 teaspoon
  • Salt

    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper

    0.5 teaspoon
Servings: 4
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Rice, Broth, and Aromatics Simmering
Rice, Broth, and Aromatics Simmering

Instructions

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  • 1

    Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and pat them dry with a paper towel. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and dried Italian seasoning.
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    Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and pat them dry with a paper towel. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and dried Italian seasoning.
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    Ensure chicken is dry for better browning.
  • 2

    Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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    Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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    Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to ensure good browning.
  • 3

    Reduce heat to medium. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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    Reduce heat to medium. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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    Be careful not to burn the garlic; it can quickly turn bitter.
  • 4

    Add the uncooked long-grain white rice to the skillet, stirring to coat it with the pan drippings and aromatics. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
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    Add the uncooked long-grain white rice to the skillet, stirring to coat it with the pan drippings and aromatics. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
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    Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.
  • 5

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
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    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
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    Avoid lifting the lid too often to maintain consistent heat and moisture.
  • 6

    Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy. Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet and toss gently to incorporate.
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    Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy. Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet and toss gently to incorporate.
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    Add the cream and cheese off the heat or at very low heat to prevent curdling.
  • 7

    Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
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    Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
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    Fresh herbs brighten the dish; adjust to your taste.
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