Description
Indulge in a comforting and satisfying meal with this Creamy Chicken and Rice recipe. Tender chicken, aromatic herbs, creamy sauces, and fluffy rice come together in a delightful one-pot dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 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 whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onions, garlic until fragrant.
- Add Rice and Liquids: Add rice, broth, milk, and cream, season with salt, pepper, thyme.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer until rice is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in chicken, peas, cheese until heated through. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
- Experiment with additional ingredients like sautéed mushrooms or paprika.
- If using brown rice, adjust cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
