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Seared Chicken with Buttered Rice, Pasta & Milk-Poached Eggs

Prep 15 min Cook 30 min Difficulty 3/5

Seared chicken with buttered rice, quick pasta and milk-poached eggs — simple steps for a balanced dinner in about 45 minutes.

Why this recipe works

A practical one-pan-forward meal: seared chicken served over buttered rice with a quick pasta side and milk-poached eggs. It suits cooks who want a balanced, dinner-ready plate with straightforward steps and common ingredients. Follow the order: rice, pasta, chicken, then eggs so everything finishes hot and rested.

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Key takeaways

Cook rice first and keep covered; it holds heat well.
Sear chicken hot, rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Poach eggs in warm milk last for perfect yolks.

Recipe guide

A practical one-pan-forward meal: seared chicken served over buttered rice with a quick pasta side and milk-poached eggs. It suits cooks who want a balanced, dinner-ready plate with straightforward steps and common ingredients. Follow the order: rice, pasta, chicken, then eggs so everything finishes hot and rested.

Everything cooks quickly and finishes at the same time with one skillet and a pot.

  • Cook rice first and keep covered; it holds heat well.
  • Sear chicken hot, rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Poach eggs in warm milk last for perfect yolks.

Ingredients

Ingredients (serves 2): 2 chicken breasts, 1 cup rice, 150 g pasta, 10 eggs, 120 ml milk, 10 tbsp butter (use as needed), salt and pepper. Note: quantities in the source repeat; use roughly 1 tbsp butter per main step and extra for rice and pasta.

Step-by-step

Rice: Rinse, cook with 1.5 cups water, simmer 15–18 min, stir 1 tbsp butter and fluff. Pasta: boil in salted water 8–10 min until al dente, drain and toss with reserved water and a little butter. Chicken: pat dry, season, sear in 1 tbsp butter over medium-high 4–6 min per side until 74°C, rest 5 min. Eggs: heat 120 ml milk to a gentle simmer, whisk to a slow whirlpool, slip in eggs 1 at a time and poach 3–4 min for runny yolks; remove with slotted spoon.

Timing & tips

Timing: Prep 15 min, cook 30 min. Cook rice first and keep covered, then pasta while searing chicken; poach eggs last so they’re warm. Tips: rest chicken before slicing, keep pasta slightly underdone if you’ll reheat, and use a thermometer for chicken safety.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 whole Eggs
  • 2 pieces Chicken breast
  • 150 g Pasta
  • 1 cup Rice
  • 120 ml Milk

Instructions

  1. Rinse rice and combine with 1.5 cups water in a pot, bring to boil, reduce to low, cover and simmer 15–18 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. Stir 1 tbsp butter into cooked rice and fluff with a fork, keep covered and warm.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta 8–10 minutes until al dente, drain and toss with a little reserved pasta water if needed.
  4. Pat chicken breasts dry, season with salt and pepper.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tbsp butter until foaming.
  6. Sear chicken 4–6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F); rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. Pour 120 ml milk into a small saucepan and heat to a gentle simmer (small bubbles around edges), do not boil.
  8. Crack eggs into a small bowl, create a gentle whirlpool in the milk, and slip eggs in one at a time; poach 3–4 minutes for runny yolks or longer to firm.
  9. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towel.
  10. Serve sliced chicken over buttered rice with pasta on the side and top with milk-poached eggs.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of milk for poaching? Use any low-fat or whole milk; avoid boiling. For creamier eggs, use whole milk or add a splash of cream.
How long can I store leftovers? Refrigerate components separately up to 2 days; reheat chicken and rice gently, refresh poached eggs just before serving.
How do I know the chicken is cooked safely? Check with an instant-read thermometer—74°C (165°F) in the thickest part—or slice to ensure juices run clear.