Creamy Herb Chicken with Green Beans and Steamed Rice
Tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy herb sauce, paired with crisp-tender green beans and fluffy steamed rice. The sauce is rich yet fresh, thanks to garlic, cream, and plenty of herbs.
Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings:4
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)
½ tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or mix of oregano, basil, thyme)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh dill or chives
Salt & black pepper, to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Green Beans:
3 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 tsp lemon juice
For the Rice:
2 cups jasmine or basmati rice
4 cups water
½ tsp salt
Instructions
1. Cook the Rice
Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
In a saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 12–15 minutes until fluffy.
Remove from heat and let rest covered 5 minutes.
2. Cook the Green Beans
Steam or blanch green beans for 3–4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Toss with olive oil or butter, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
3. Make the Creamy Herb Chicken
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.
Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown (doesn’t need to be fully cooked through yet). Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Add broth, cream, Dijon mustard, dried herbs, and Parmesan (if using). Stir well.
Return chicken to the pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked (165°F / 74°C) and sauce thickens.
Stir in fresh parsley and dill/chives before serving.
4. Assemble the Plate
Serve chicken over steamed rice, spoon creamy herb sauce on top.
Add green beans on the side, drizzle with extra sauce if desired.
Serving Suggestions
Add sauteed mushrooms or spinach into the sauce for extra veggies.
Swap rice for buttered orzo or mashed potatoes.
Garnish with lemon zest for freshness.
Tips & Notes
If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth. Too thin? Simmer uncovered a bit longer.
You can substitute half-and-half + a spoon of cream cheese instead of heavy cream for a lighter option.
Works great with chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 580
Protein: 42g
Carbs: 46g
Fat: 22g
Fiber: 5g
Sugars: 5g