Chicken in Parmesan Chive Cream Sauce

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup shallots, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds Georges Farmers Market® boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup rice, regular or instant, cooked according to package directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Add shallots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes stirring with a spoon
Add chicken and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown on all sides
Add thyme and bay leaves and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant
Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer
Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through
Add parmesan cheese and simmer for 1 minute or until sauce has thickened
Remove bay leaves and stir in chives
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper