Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce and fluffy rice. Perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights, this easy-to-make dish transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming meal that everyone will love. The delightful blend of flavors and textures creates an inviting aroma that fills your kitchen, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. Customize it by adding seasonal vegetables or herbs to suit your family’s tastes. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this satisfying and versatile recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in long grain white rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg