Description
Creamy Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Fluffy Rice Comfort Bowl Style is the ultimate cozy dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table. This hearty meal features succulent diced chicken enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce, complemented by perfectly roasted baby potatoes and fluffy basmati rice. With each bite, you’re greeted by a delightful blend of flavors and textures that evoke fond memories and create new traditions. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this comforting bowl of goodness promises to wrap you in a warm embrace on any chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 200 ml heavy cream (or coconut milk for a lighter option)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 500 g baby potatoes, halved
- 200 g basmati rice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs in a mixing bowl. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- In a pot, combine rinsed basmati rice with water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until cooked.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add diced chicken; cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in tomato paste and paprika; then add heavy cream. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Assemble bowls with fluffy rice at the base, topped with roasted potatoes and creamy chicken mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg