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Creamy lemon garlic chicken served with rice and vegetables on a plate

Ultimate Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Rice & Veggies

A delightful meal featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich lemon garlic sauce, served with rice, fresh broccoli, and crispy roasted potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste Salt & black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream For a lighter version, substitute half with Greek yogurt.
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley For garnish.
  • 1 cup basmati rice (uncooked)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups crispy roasted potatoes Roasted with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • 2 slices lemon For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In the same pan, lower heat and add minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
  2. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, mustard, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Add butter and heavy cream to the sauce; stir until smooth and slightly thickened (about 3–4 minutes).
  4. Return seared chicken to the pan; spoon sauce over the top and simmer for another 3 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Cooking Sides
  1. Cook basmati rice according to package instructions.
  2. Steam broccoli florets in lightly salted water for 5–6 minutes until vibrant and tender-crisp.
  3. Roast cubed potatoes tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
Serving
  1. Plate the creamy lemon chicken with a scoop of rice, broccoli, and roasted potatoes. Garnish with lemon slices and extra parsley.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh garlic. Make sure the chicken is cooked through by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). You can customize this recipe by using different types of protein, such as shrimp or turkey, instead of chicken.