Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Skillet
A delicious one-pan meal featuring succulent chicken, creamy sauce, and tender rice, perfect for cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent.
- Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the skillet, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned.
- Stir in the rinsed rice, allowing it to coat with the savory juices in the pan.
- Slowly add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Once the rice is tender, stir in the heavy cream and peas, along with thyme and parmesan cheese if using. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of broth or water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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