🧄🍗 Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Rice – Comfort Food
Perfection!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~580 per serving
🧾 Ingredients:
For the Chicken & Garlic Cream Sauce:
600g chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks 🍗
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
4 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
200ml heavy cream
100ml chicken broth
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
1 tbsp chopped parsley 🌿
30g grated Parmesan (optional)
For the Roasted Potatoes:
500g baby potatoes, halved 🥔
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt, pepper, and herbs of choice (thyme or rosemary)
For the Rice:
1 cup long grain or jasmine rice
2 cups water
Salt to taste
1 tsp butter or olive oil (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions:
Roast Potatoes: Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and herbs. Roast for 30–35 minutes until golden and crisp.
Cook Rice: In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with fork when done.
Sear Chicken: In a pan, heat oil and cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside.
Make Sauce: In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant, add cream, chicken broth, and mustard. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Add Parmesan and stir. Return chicken to pan and simmer 5 minutes more.
Assemble: Serve the creamy garlic chicken over fluffy rice with roasted potatoes on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley and cracked pepper.
💡 Tips:
Add spinach or mushrooms to the sauce for a veggie boost
Use boneless chicken thighs for juicier bites
Leftovers are perfect for meal prep!