Chicken and rice are classic comfort food ingredients found in various cuisines around the world. Enhance these simple ingredients with a creamy herb sauce and you'll have a delightful dish that will satisfy any palate. This recipe can be prepared in a single pot, making it a convenient and easy meal option. The creamy herb sauce is made with fresh herbs and spices like basil, oregano, garlic, and thyme, giving the dish a flavorful and aromatic touch. With just a few simple steps, you'll have a delicious and satisfying meal ready to enjoy.
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CHICKEN AND RICE IN CREAMY SAUCE
A thick, creamy mushroom sauce served over golden brown chicken breasts and jasmine rice. Easy and satisfying.
Provided by Bjorn Stacey
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels; reserve bacon drippings.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook chicken breasts in hot butter, turning once, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cut chicken breasts into small pieces. Reserve pan drippings.
- Bring heavy cream, cream of mushroom soup, and cream of chicken soup to a simmer in a large saucepan. Stir bacon, reserved bacon drippings, and reserved chicken drippings into cream mixture.
- Spread rice in a thick layer in the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread chicken over rice and pour soup mixture over chicken. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake casserole in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 163.1 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 21.6 g, Sodium 642.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
CHICKEN AND RICE WITH CREAMY HERB SAUCE
This recipe comes from the best of Cooking Light magazine all time favorites from readers. It's simple and easy.
Provided by Asha1126
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring first three ingredients to a boil in a large skillet, add chicken. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, turning chicken after 8 minutes. Remove chicken from pan, set aside and keep warm.
- Bring cooking liquid to boil, cook 5 minutes or until reduced to about 2/3 cup.
- Combine 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch, add to skillet. Bring to a boil, cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add cream cheese, cook until well blended, stirring constantly with a whisk.
- Return chicken to sauce, warm through but do not boil.
- Serve chicken over rice, spoon sauce over chicken.
HERBED CHICKEN AND RICE
Marjoram, thyme, rosemary and sage make this main dish taste like Thanksgiving. Your family will love the crunchy surprise of chopped walnuts. -Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute chicken in butter for 3-4 minutes. Add the carrots and onion; saute until tender. , Add water and seasonings; bring to a boil. Stir in the rice. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
- To make the sauce extra creamy, add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- If you don't have any fresh herbs, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried herbs instead.
- Serve the chicken and rice with a side of steamed vegetables or a salad.
Conclusion:
This chicken and rice with creamy herb sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is tender and juicy, the rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and herbaceous. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover chicken.
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