Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Rice 🍗🥔🍚
Juicy chicken in a rich, creamy garlic sauce served with crispy roasted potatoes and fluffy rice—a perfect comfort meal!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories per Serving: ~650
Ingredients:
For the Chicken in Creamy Garlic Sauce:
2 chicken breasts, cubed 🍗
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
200ml heavy cream 🥛
1 tsp paprika 🌶
½ tsp dried thyme 🌿
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped parsley 🌿
For the Roasted Potatoes:
300g baby potatoes, halved 🥔
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
½ tsp garlic powder 🧄
½ tsp paprika 🌶
Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Rice:
1 cup basmati rice 🍚
2 cups water
Salt to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 25 minutes until golden brown.
Cook the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water, then bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add rice and salt, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken cubes and sear until golden brown. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Make the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, add paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in parsley.
Serve & Enjoy: Plate the rice, roasted potatoes, and creamy garlic chicken. Garnish with extra parsley.
Tips & Variations:
Add chili flakes for a spicy kick. 🌶
Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp for variety.
Use mashed potatoes instead of roasted potatoes for extra creaminess.