Creamy Chicken and Rice
Creamy chicken and rice is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, you can create a comforting meal that brings everyone together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas or carrots)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sear seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onions and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in long-grain rice until coated with oil; pour in chicken broth while scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom.
- Return chicken to the pot and add cream cheese cubes. Stir until combined and creamy.
- Add mixed vegetables; cover and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Season to taste before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg