Description
This creamy chicken and rice dish is a comforting and delicious meal, perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup bell peppers or peas (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Paprika, to taste
- Thyme, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream and seasonings; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for another 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions while chicken simmers.
- Serve rice topped with creamy chicken; garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables.
- Feel free to add other vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg