Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken with Rice & Green Beans 🍗🌿🍚

 

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories per Serving: ~520 kcal

🛒 Ingredients:

2 chicken breasts, boneless & skinless 🍗

Salt & black pepper to taste 🧂

1 tbsp olive oil 🫒

1 tbsp butter 🧈

2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄

150 ml heavy cream 🥛

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp chopped parsley 🌿

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp lemon juice 🍋

1 cup cooked white rice 🍚

150 g green beans, trimmed and steamed

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear

chicken breasts 5–6 minutes per side until golden and

fully cooked (internal temp 75°C/165°F). Remove and set

aside.

Lower the heat, add butter and garlic to the same pan.

Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in cream, mustard, thyme, and lemon juice. Simmer

for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over, and simmer for

2 more minutes.

Slice chicken, serve over cooked rice with steamed green

beans. Drizzle extra sauce on top and garnish with

parsley.

🔄 Notes & Substitutions:

Swap cream for coconut milk for a dairy-free version.

Add chili flakes for a kick 🌶️

Works well with chicken thighs too.