Description
Creamy chicken and rice is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken simmered in a luscious, velvety sauce with fluffy rice that absorbs all the rich flavors. This dish is perfect for cozy nights or casual gatherings, offering a delightful experience that brings everyone to the dinner table. With its creamy texture and vibrant ingredients, it’s not only a feast for the taste buds but also visually appealing. Everyone will enjoy the warm embrace of this homemade meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots and peas)
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Chop the onion and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper before adding them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in rinsed rice and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly for about 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Add heavy cream and mixed vegetables to the skillet, stirring gently. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg