Description
Experience the warmth of home-cooked goodness with Herb Chicken and Rice. This comforting dish features tender chicken breasts simmered with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs, served alongside fluffy rice that soaks up all the savory flavors. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, this easy-to-make meal is sure to delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain rice (such as basmati)
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop garlic and herbs finely for easier cooking.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add seasoned chicken breasts; sear until golden brown on both sides.
- Once seared, add minced garlic and chopped herbs to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and rinsed rice; stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat; let it simmer for about 20 minutes until rice absorbs the liquid.
- Remove from heat; squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before fluffing with a fork.
- Serve hot with additional parsley if desired!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg