Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish that transforms any meal into a cozy gathering. This recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, velvety sauce with long-grain rice, fresh garlic, and sweet onions. The harmonious blend of flavors creates an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen and warms your heart. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family occasions, this versatile dish can be customized to suit dietary preferences, making it a go-to comfort food for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add rice to the skillet, stirring for a few minutes to toast it.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 15 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
- Stir in heavy cream and return chicken to the skillet along with peas or mixed veggies. Cook on low for another 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg