Description
A creamy garlic chicken dish served with white rice, peas, and carrots. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into large pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 2 cups green peas
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the white rice in water with butter and salt according to package directions until fluffy and tender.
- Season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, until lightly golden. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute to create a light roux.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring, then add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Dijon mustard.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10–12 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is creamy and thickened.
- Steam or boil the baby carrots until tender, about 8–10 minutes. Warm the peas with butter, salt, and black pepper.
- Serve the creamy garlic chicken with fluffy white rice, green peas, and baby carrots. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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