Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Rice
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Rice is the ultimate comfort meal that combines tender chicken in a luscious garlic cream sauce, crispy roasted potatoes, and fluffy basmati rice. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also delivers a symphony of flavors that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for potatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 200ml heavy cream, or coconut cream for a lighter option
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 300g baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking tray and roast for about 25 minutes until crispy.
- Rinse basmati rice under cold water until clear. In a medium saucepan, bring two cups of water and salt to a boil; add the rice, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear cubed chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute.
- Pour in heavy cream along with paprika and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for five minutes until thickened.
- Serve the creamy garlic chicken over fluffy rice alongside crispy roasted potatoes. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg