Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Herb Chicken and Rice, a dish that turns any meal into a family gathering. This one-pot wonder features tender chicken breasts infused with fragrant herbs, paired with fluffy rice that absorbs all the savory goodness. Perfect for casual dinners or special occasions, this recipe is simple to prepare and sure to delight everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Finely chop onion and garlic.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add Garlic and Herbs: Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and parsley until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Sear Chicken: Add chicken breasts to the pan and sear until golden brown on both sides (approximately 5 minutes per side).
- Incorporate Rice and Broth: Remove chicken temporarily; stir rice into the pan to coat in oil and aromatics. Pour in chicken broth and return seared chicken on top.
- Simmer: Cover tightly with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg