Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice is a classic comfort food dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a creamy sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken, and brown for 4–5 minutes. Set aside.
- Prepare the Rice: In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and rice. Add broth, cream, and thyme. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Add chicken, peas, carrots, and cook for 5–7 minutes. Stir in Parmesan, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with white wine while sautéing onions.
- Versatile: swap peas and carrots for broccoli, spinach, or mushrooms.
- Reheat leftovers with a bit of broth or milk for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
