Creamy Chicken and Rice
A comforting one-pot dish with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fluffy rice, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice or jasmine rice Recommended for best results
- 2 cups chicken broth Use low-sodium if preferred
- 1 cup heavy cream For a lighter version, use half-and-half
- 1 piece onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste Fresh parsley for garnish Optional
Instructions
Cooking
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Sear until golden brown on both sides, about 5–7 minutes each side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken again, stir in the heavy cream until well combined, and return the chicken to the skillet.
- Serve with fresh parsley on top.
Notes
If the rice isn’t fully cooked after the listed time, add a splash more broth, cover, and cook another 5 minutes. For extra creaminess, mash some cooked rice and stir it back in with the cream. For ease, pre-cooked rotisserie chicken can be added near the end.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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