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Super Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Rice

Warm, creamy chicken with bright lemon and garlic flavors served over fluffy rice—an easy, cozy, and zesty comfort meal perfect for 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
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for searing
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon zest fresh
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter
For the Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
For Garnish
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Rice Cooker or Pot

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken in skillet and cook 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  4. Step 4: Pour in chicken broth and scrape browned bits from pan. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Step 5: Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Meanwhile, cook rice separately according to package instructions.
  7. Step 7: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and simmer 2-3 minutes to warm through and meld flavors.
  8. Step 8: Turn off heat and stir in butter until melted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Step 9: Serve chicken over rice, spooning sauce on top. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce (add at end, don't boil). Add herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor. Serve with steamed veggies for a balanced meal. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days; keep rice separate to avoid sogginess.