Description
This Creamy Chicken and Rice recipe is a comforting one-pot meal that is quick and easy to make. Tender chicken, aromatic onions and garlic, fluffy rice, and a creamy sauce come together to create a satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
For the Rice:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the Rice: Stir in the uncooked rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, letting it lightly toast. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in the heavy cream, peas and carrots, thyme, salt, and pepper. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer uncovered for another 5-7 minutes until the rice is tender and the mixture is creamy. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
