Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that blends tender chicken with creamy rice for a satisfying meal. This easy-to-make dish combines simple ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. Each bite offers a luscious texture and delightful flavors, creating a warm and inviting dining experience. Ready in under an hour, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Thaw chicken if frozen and rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from skillet; add rinsed rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat, stir in softened cream cheese until fully combined, then return cooked chicken to the pan.
- Cover and simmer on low for about 20 minutes until rice absorbs all liquid and is fluffy.
- Fluff with a fork before serving, garnishing with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate frozen peas or chopped carrots during cooking. Experiment with spices like paprika or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.