Description

This Creamy Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice & Green Beans is a comforting and elegant meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a luscious herb-infused creamy sauce made with garlic, thyme, oregano, and Parmesan cheese. Served alongside fluffy long-grain rice cooked in chicken broth and crisp-tender green beans, this dish balances rich flavors with fresh vegetables for a satisfying and well-rounded meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

Rice

1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth

Vegetables

2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed

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Instructions

Cook the Rice: Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch. In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently for about 18 minutes or until the rice is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
Make the Creamy Herb Sauce: Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the heavy cream, dried thyme, dried oregano, and grated Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Cook the Green Beans: While the sauce simmers, bring a separate pot of water to boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain immediately and set aside.
Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet with the creamy herb sauce, spooning the sauce over the chicken to absorb the flavors. Serve the creamy herb chicken alongside the fluffy rice and tender green beans for a complete meal.

Notes

Rinsing the rice helps to achieve fluffy, separate grains.
Adjust the seasoning of the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce before serving.
Green beans can be steamed instead of boiled for a slightly different texture.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed within 2 days.