Creamy Chicken with Peas & Carrots over Rice
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Chicken with Peas & Carrots over Rice. This delightful dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. Tender cubed chicken is sautéed to perfection and enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made from fresh vegetables and aromatic spices. Paired with fluffy basmati rice, this meal offers a satisfying blend of textures and tastes that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite veggies or alternate ingredients for a unique twist. Experience the joy of home-cooked comfort food with this quick and nutritious recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 3 cups water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt & pepper
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rice: In a pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add basmati rice and a pinch of salt. Stir once, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until fluffy.
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add chicken, and brown on all sides. Set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, melt butter, then add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant. Add carrots and cook until softened.
- Create the sauce: Stir in curry powder and paprika. Add tomato paste, then chicken stock followed by heavy cream; simmer until thickened.
- Combine ingredients: Return chicken to skillet along with peas; cook until heated through.
- Serve: Dish out over fluffy rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg