Creamy Herb Chicken with Yellow Rice & Fresh Salad

This Creamy Herb Chicken with Yellow Rice & Fresh Salad is a complete and satisfying meal featuring juicy roasted chicken topped with a rich herb cream sauce, fluffy golden rice, and a crisp Mediterranean-style salad. It’s perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or special occasions when you want a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 chicken leg quarters

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Creamy Herb Sauce

1 tablespoon butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

½ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Yellow Rice

1 cup long-grain rice

2 cups chicken broth

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon turmeric

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon salt

For the Fresh Salad

4 cups mixed lettuce

1 cup cucumber slices

1 cup tomato wedges

½ small red onion, thinly sliced

¼ cup black olives

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

For Garnish

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

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