Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Rice 🍋🍗
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
For the Creamy Sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Rice
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
Salt to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Liquid: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard. Allow it to simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
Add Cream and Cheese: Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until the sauce is thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Combine and Serve
Return Chicken: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes to heat through.
Serve with Rice: Serve the creamy lemon garlic chicken over a bed of cooked rice. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Tips and Variations
Add Vegetables: Add steamed broccoli or spinach to the dish for extra nutrition.
Lighter Option: Substitute half-and-half or a lower-fat cream for a lighter sauce.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Enjoy this delicious and creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Rice! 🍽️