Indulgent Creamy Chicken Rice: Your New Comfort Dish

Enjoy a warm and satisfying Creamy Chicken Rice dish that brings comfort and flavor in every bite.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Comfort Food

Calories: 600

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Chicken Breasts Can substitute with boneless chicken thighs or shredded rotisserie chicken.

For the Cooking Base

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for cooking the chicken.
1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
3 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced; garlic powder can be used.
½ cup White Wine Optional; omit if preferred.

For the Rice

1 cup Long-Grain White Rice Brown rice can be used but requires longer cooking time.
4 cups Chicken Broth High-quality recommended, use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.

For Creaminess

1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half.
1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated; can replace with Asiago or Fontina.

Seasoning and Garnish

¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.
2 tablespoons Butter Optional.
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Can use fresh thyme.
to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Season the chicken by cutting into bite-sized cubes and sprinkling with salt and black pepper.
Brown the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Sauté chopped onions in the same skillet with melted butter for 5 to 7 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn.
If using, stir in white wine and simmer for 2 minutes to deglaze the pan.
Mix in the rice and toast it for 1 minute with the onion and garlic.
Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and thyme once rice is cooked.
Reintroduce the chicken and heat through for 2 to 3 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of chicken broth for creaminess.

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