Description
A delicious and creamy chicken and rice dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare by dicing the chicken and chopping the vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add diced chicken to the pot; cook until lightly browned (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in chicken broth and rinsed rice; bring to a boil while adding thyme.
- Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream; season with salt and pepper. Heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be garnished with fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme for added flavor.
- For a healthier option, you can use brown rice instead of white rice, but cooking time may need to be adjusted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg