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Creamy Chimichurri Chicken Rice

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A creamy, vibrant dish combining chicken with a fresh chimichurri sauce served over fluffy rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice
  • 1 cup Fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ cup Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 3 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • ¼ cup Red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Lime, for squeezing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chimichurri Sauce: In a bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Stir well and set aside.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Season your chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Cook the Rice: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for around 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  4. Combine Cream and Chimichurri: In a separate pan, heat cream. Once warm, add half of the chimichurri sauce to the cream and stir until well combined.
  5. Mix Everything Together: Cut the rested chicken into slices. In the pot with the rice, mix in the creamy chimichurri sauce. Add sliced chicken on top, drizzling any remaining chimichurri over the dish.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Divide servings into bowls and garnish with lime wedges and additional parsley, if desired.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with roasted chickpeas or tofu. For a healthier dish, consider using brown rice or quinoa.

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Keywords: chicken, chimichurri, rice, creamy, easy dinner

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