Creamy Herb Chicken Skillet with Peppers, Rice & Garlic Bread

A full comfort meal in one vibe: juicy herb chicken in a creamy garlic sauce with sweet peppers, served over fluffy rice and crispy garlic bread on the side.

🛒 Ingredients

🍗 Chicken skillet

500 g (1 lb) chicken breast or thighs, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste

🥣 Creamy herb sauce

1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
1 tsp dried thyme or mixed herbs
1 tbsp butter

🍚 Rice

2 cups cooked rice (jasmine or basmati)

🧄 Garlic bread

4 slices bread or baguette
2 tbsp butter, softened
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
Pinch of salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the rice

Prepare rice and keep warm

2. Sear the chicken

Heat oil/butter in a large skillet
Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning
Cook 4–6 minutes until golden and cooked through
Remove and set aside

3. Sauté vegetables

In same pan, add onion and peppers
Cook 4–5 minutes until slightly softened
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds

4. Make creamy sauce

Add butter, chicken broth, and cream
Stir in thyme, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan
Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened

5. Combine

Return chicken to skillet
Toss in sauce and simmer 2–3 minutes

6. Make garlic bread

Mix butter, garlic, parsley, and salt
Spread on bread slices
Toast in pan or oven at 200°C (400°F) for 6–8 minutes until golden

7. Serve

Spoon creamy chicken and peppers over rice
Serve with warm garlic bread

🍽️ Tips

Use thighs for juicier chicken
Don’t overcook peppers—keep slight crunch
Add chili flakes for heat
A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the sauce

🌿 Why it works

Creamy herb sauce coats tender chicken and sweet peppers, while rice soaks up every drop—and garlic bread finishes it with crispy, buttery flavor.