Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This one-pot dish combines tender chicken simmered in a rich, velvety sauce with fluffy rice, creating a satisfying meal that brings warmth to your table.
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 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, combine uncooked rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Once most broth is absorbed (about 15 minutes), stir in heavy cream and garlic powder; return chicken to skillet.
- Cover and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- 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: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg