🔥 Creamy Herb Chicken with Rice & Green Beans 🍗🍚🥗

⏱️ Time & Servings

• Prep time: 20 mins

• Cook time: 30 mins

• Servings: 4

• Calories per serving: ~640 kcal

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600–700 g)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried basil

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Creamy Sauce:

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp flour

• 250 ml chicken stock

• 200 ml cream (heavy or cooking cream)

• ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

For the Sides:

• 1 ½ cups basmati rice (uncooked)

• 300 g green beans (trimmed)

• Salt for seasoning

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👩‍🍳 Method

1. Cook the Rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions. Fluff and set aside.

2. Prepare Green Beans: Steam or boil beans for 3–4 min until tender-crisp. Drain and season lightly with salt.

3. Cook Chicken: Season chicken with thyme, basil, paprika, salt & pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken 5–6 min per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.

4. Make Creamy Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour to form a roux. Slowly whisk in chicken stock, then cream. Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in parmesan and parsley.

5. Combine: Return chicken to pan, coat with sauce, and simmer 2–3 min.

6. Serve: Plate chicken with rice and green beans. Spoon extra sauce over the top.

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🌟 Tips & Variations

• Add mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for extra flavor.

• Use chicken thighs for juicier meat.

• Swap rice for mashed potatoes or pasta.