Description
A comforting one-pot meal with golden-seared chicken in a velvety garlic herb sauce served over fluffy rice. The chicken absorbs rich broth for a deeply savory, restaurant-quality experience with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breasts, boneless skinless
1.5 cups long grain rice (Jasmine preferred)
3 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
0.5 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
3 tablespoons butter/avocado oil blend (high smoke-point oil)
4 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs.
Heat butter/oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden; remove and set aside.
Sauté garlic in same pan for 1 minute.
Add broth, scraping browned bits into liquid.
Stir in uncooked rice to fully submerge grains.
Nestle chicken back into mixture.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes until rice is tender.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Jasmine rice enhances flavor; use avocado oil for high smoke point.
Cover tightly when simmering to maintain steam and even cooking.
Garnish with fresh herbs before serving for visual appeal.
Half-and-half works if heavy cream is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Healthy Lunch Ideas for Work & School
- Method: One-pot Simmer
- Cuisine: Southern Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 full serving (1.5 cups chicken and rice combination)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg