Description
🔹 Description
This Creamy Chicken and Rice recipe is a rich, flavorful one-pot meal made in under 40 minutes. Perfect for weeknights, with minimal prep and tons of comfort.
Ingredients
🔹 Ingredients:
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2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup Arborio or long-grain white rice
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2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
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½ cup heavy cream (or Greek yogurt/coconut cream)
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Parmesan/mozzarella)
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1 cup frozen peas
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½ tsp dried thyme
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins:
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Sautéed mushrooms
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Fresh spinach
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Red pepper flakes
Instructions
Step 1: Sear the Chicken
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken and sear both sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
Step 2: Sauté Aromatics
In the same pan, sauté onion for 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute more.
Step 3: Toast the Rice
Add rice and stir for 1–2 minutes until slightly translucent.
Step 4: Simmer
Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15–18 minutes.
Step 5: Finish Creamy
Stir in cream and cheese until smooth. Add peas and chicken, cook for 2–3 minutes more.
Serve hot, garnished with herbs.
Notes
🔹 Notes:
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Use fresh herbs like parsley or chives for garnish.
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Substitute brown rice or quinoa for added nutrition (adjust cook time).
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Add a squeeze of lemon juice to balance the creaminess.
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This dish stores well for up to 4 days and freezes beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course / One-Pot Dinner
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food with a Creamy Twist
Nutrition
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g