Description
Succulent creamy herb chicken & basmati brings Mediterranean comfort to dinner tables with elegant simplicity. Fragrant herbs, tender chicken, and fluffy rice combine for a delightful meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Base and Dairy Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Infuse the chicken with a robust blend of aromatic herbs, massaging salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and oregano into the meat to enhance its flavor profile.
- Activate a skillet with olive oil over medium heat, strategically positioning the seasoned chicken to achieve a golden-brown exterior while ensuring complete internal cooking, rotating midway to guarantee even caramelization.
- Utilize the same skillet’s residual flavors by melting butter, then introducing finely chopped onions and minced garlic, gently sautéing until they release their fragrant essence and become translucent.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, meticulously scraping accumulated flavor-rich fond from the pan’s surface to incorporate maximum depth.
- Reduce heat and introduce heavy cream and grated Parmesan, whisking continuously to create a velvety, smooth sauce that harmoniously blends and thickens.
- Reintroduce the perfectly cooked chicken into the creamy herb sauce, allowing it to bathe and absorb the nuanced flavors during a gentle 5-minute simmer.
- Present the basmati rice as a luxurious foundation, carefully nestling the herb-infused chicken and cascading the luscious cream sauce over the dish.
- Elevate the visual and flavor experience by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley, serving immediately to preserve the sauce’s elegant consistency and temperature.
Notes
- Swap herbs easily by matching similar flavor profiles like basil with oregano or tarragon with thyme for variety.
- Choose skinless chicken breasts for a leaner version of this dish, ensuring they remain juicy by not overcooking.
- Use lactose-free cream and dairy-free Parmesan for a friendly alternative for those with dairy sensitivities.
- Toast basmati rice before cooking to enhance its nutty flavor and create a more aromatic base for the creamy chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg