Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Fluffy Rice and Glazed Carrots is a delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor to your dining table. This recipe features tender chicken bathed in a rich, creamy garlic sauce paired perfectly with fluffy rice and sweet glazed carrots. It’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. The harmonious blend of herbs and spices elevates the dish, ensuring it’s a family favorite. Serve it up for dinner, and watch your loved ones savor every bite!
Ingredients
- Chicken breast pieces
- Fresh garlic
- Mixed herbs (basil, parsley, thyme)
- Butter or olive oil
- Cream or coconut milk
- Chicken stock
- White rice
- Sliced carrots
- Green peas
Instructions
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breast pieces and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle mixed herbs over the chicken. Pour in chicken stock and cream (or coconut milk), then season with salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Simmer until sauce thickens (about 10 minutes).
- While the chicken simmers, cook white rice according to package instructions. In a steamer basket, steam sliced carrots and green peas until tender, then toss with butter and season lightly.
- Plate fluffy rice alongside glazed carrots and green peas, topping each serving with creamy garlic chicken. Drizzle extra sauce over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 320g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg