Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests. This dish features tender, succulent chicken simmered with fluffy long-grain rice in a rich, creamy sauce infused with savory garlic and aromatic herbs. Each bite delivers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-pot meal is as easy to prepare as it is impressive to serve. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasonings to suit your palate. Enjoy the comforting aroma of home-cooked goodness wafting through your kitchen as you create this delectable dish that promises to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Dried thyme
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken. Sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown; then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped garlic and onion until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add rice and toast lightly for about 1 minute before pouring in heavy cream and chicken broth.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet, cover tightly, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender.
- Serve hot, drizzled with additional cream sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg