Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken pieces with a luscious, velvety sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot meal comes together in under 30 minutes, filling your kitchen with an inviting aroma that will have everyone gathering around the table. The creamy texture and rich flavors make it a family favorite, and its versatility allows you to customize it with your choice of vegetables or proteins. Pair it with a fresh garden salad or steamed veggies for a wholesome dinner that’s sure to please.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2–3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes), then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in the rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until rice absorbs most of the liquid.
- Stir in heavy cream and thyme; return cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating vegetables like peas or carrots. Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version. Leftovers keep well in an airtight container for up to three days.