Creamy Garlic Chicken
A creamy and flavorful chicken dish perfect for weeknight dinners, combining garlic, rice, and peas for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or any milk alternative
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chicken, season, and cook until golden brown for about 7-8 minutes.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat, add garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed rice, add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Once rice is tender, mix in almond milk, Parmesan, and Greek yogurt until creamy.
- Return chicken and add peas, stir, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure chicken is seared just until golden to maintain tenderness. Rinsing rice helps achieve a fluffier texture. Use low-sodium broth to manage salt levels.