Flavorful Dinner Delight features golden seared chicken thighs served over herb-infused rice with a creamy garlic thyme sauce.
Ingredients
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth divided
3 cloves garlic minced
1 small yellow onion finely diced
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
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Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet add butter and diced onion. Cook until softened.
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Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
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Deglaze pan with a splash of broth, scraping browned bits.
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Add remaining broth and heavy cream. Stir in thyme and simmer until slightly thickened.
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Cook rice separately according to package instructions using broth or water.
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Return chicken to the skillet and simmer in sauce for 5 minutes.
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Finish with lemon juice and chopped parsley.
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Serve chicken and sauce over rice.