Creamy Chicken over Rice or Noodles
This creamy chicken dish is a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any night of the week. The tender chicken is coated in a rich and flavorful creamy sauce, making it a delicious option for both rice and noodle lovers.
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Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Boneless, skinless chicken breasts | 4 |
| Olive oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
For the Creamy Sauce:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 2 tablespoons |
| Onion, diced | 1 |
| Garlic, minced | 3 cloves |
| Chicken broth | 1 cup |
| Heavy cream | 1 cup |
| Dried thyme | 1 teaspoon |
| Dried rosemary | 1 teaspoon |
| Dried parsley | 1 teaspoon |
For Serving:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cooked rice or noodles | As desired |
| Chopped fresh parsley | For garnish |
Instructions:
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the creamy sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet. Stir in heavy cream, thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the chicken and sauce: Return cooked chicken to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until flavors are well incorporated.
- Serve: Serve over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
