Is there a substitute for the heavy cream?

Name: Best Damn Instant Pot Lemon Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 1 medium onion, diced (about 1/2 cup); 2-3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about lemons); Zest of 1 lemon; 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1.5 tbsp olive oil; 3/4 cup frozen peas; 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish; Lemon slices, for garnish

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Yes. While the quarter cup of heavy cream provides an excellent, silky, creamy texture, we can get good results with a couple of different substitutions.

Regular milk can be used, but it's recommended to add a tablespoon or two of butter along with it to provide fat. Since the chicken breast is so lean, the fat from the butter (or cream) adds a much-needed richness.

Greek yogurt or sour cream. These can also be used as a substitute for heavy cream, but be careful when adding them to the hot dish. If the dish is still too hot curdling can occur. You might want to temper them first by mixing a small amount of warm water with the yogurt or sour cream before adding them to the pot.

You can also use coconut cream or coconut milk, just be aware that the dish will take on the flavor of the coconut. Add in small amounts until desired consistency.

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