Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-pan meal that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. Tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a creamy sauce come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Chicken:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Seasonings:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion (diced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Rice Mixture:
1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked), 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
Finishing Touches:
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Brown chicken pieces in olive oil until mostly cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook onion until soft, add garlic and rice, toast lightly.
- Add Liquid: Pour in broth, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Stir in chicken, peas, and carrots. Cook covered until rice is tender. Stir in cheddar cheese and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- Adjust cooking times and liquids when using brown or wild rice.
- Feel free to add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
