Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice is the perfect dish for cozy nights, offering a rich and comforting blend of tender chicken simmered in a luscious cream sauce with fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion in oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cubed chicken; cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in rice until coated, then pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Lower heat and add heavy cream along with dried thyme. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice absorbs moisture.
- Fluff with a fork before serving hot; garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 96mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating vegetables like peas or spinach. Adjust cooking times based on stovetop settings; keep an eye on liquid levels. Experiment with additional spices like paprika for extra flavor.