Creamy Chicken in Peppery Garlic Sauce over Rice
Tender chicken in a rich, peppery garlic cream sauce served over fluffy rice. This quick and comforting dinner comes together in just 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1.5 tsp cracked black pepper adjust to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 3 cups cooked white rice jasmine or basmati
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat oil or butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and cracked black pepper.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Spoon the creamy chicken mixture over cooked white rice. Top with chopped parsley and a dash of extra pepper if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream. This dish pairs well with steamed green beans or roasted carrots.
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.3mg
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