Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream or half & half
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 cup basmati rice (rinsed)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken to the hot skillet. Sear for about 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until softened (about 3–4 minutes). Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir well to combine. Add dried thyme, rosemary, oregano, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until cheese melts smoothly into the sauce.
- Return seared chicken to skillet along with rinsed basmati rice. Pour in additional chicken broth; stir gently to combine everything evenly. Bring mixture to a simmer; cover with a lid. Cook on low heat for about 25–30 minutes until rice is tender.
- Once cooked through, fluff rice with a fork. Sprinkle chopped parsley and optional lemon zest on top before serving. Enjoy your Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati Rice!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg