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Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati Rice

Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati Rice

This Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati Rice recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for easy weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 205
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasonings
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed chilies
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Butter and Herbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel
Creamy Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
Rice
  • 1 cup basmati rice (uncooked)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the basmati rice according to the package instructions.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, season with paprika, cumin, oregano, crushed chilies, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
  4. Add the remaining butter and the minced garlic (if using) to the skillet. Stir in thyme, rosemary, basil, and ground fennel.
  5. Reduce the heat and mix in the cream cheese and milk or buttermilk until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
  6. Serve the creamy chicken over the cooked basmati rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 7gFat: 11g

Notes

Feel free to customize this dish by adding vegetables or swapping the chicken for shrimp or tofu.

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