Creamy Garlic Lemon Chicken with Rice & Roasted Potatoes
Creamy Garlic Lemon Chicken with Rice & Roasted Potatoes is a delightful and comforting dish that promises to elevate any family dinner or special occasion. This recipe features tender chicken enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic lemon sauce, complemented by fluffy rice and crispy roasted potatoes. The bright flavors of garlic and lemon not only enhance the chicken but also make this meal a standout choice on any table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups baby potatoes, quartered
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss quartered potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard if using; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Simmer gently for an additional 12 minutes.
- Serve alongside rice, roasted potatoes, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 115mg