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Creamy Chicken in Peppery Garlic Sauce over Rice

Creamy Chicken in Peppery Garlic Sauce over Rice

Tender chicken in a rich, peppery garlic cream sauce served over fluffy rice. This quick and comforting dinner comes together in just 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1.5 tsp cracked black pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 cups cooked white rice jasmine or basmati

Method
 

  1. In a skillet, heat oil or butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and cracked black pepper.
  3. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  4. Spoon the creamy chicken mixture over cooked white rice. Top with chopped parsley and a dash of extra pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.3mg

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream. This dish pairs well with steamed green beans or roasted carrots.

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