Description
Savory Creamy Peri Peri Chicken with Rice is a flavorful, quick dish that combines tender chicken breasts and a rich, spicy sauce, all served over fluffy rice. In just 30 minutes, you can impress your family or guests with this vibrant meal that delights the senses and satisfies hunger. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup peri peri sauce
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing garlic and seasoning chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; add minced garlic to the skillet until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in peri peri sauce.
- Incorporate heavy cream into the skillet, mixing well. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- While the sauce cooks, prepare rice according to package instructions; fluff with a fork when done.
- Serve the creamy peri peri chicken over rice, drizzling extra sauce on top and garnishing with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 330g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg