Creamy Chicken and Rice
Indulge in a bowl of creamy chicken and rice that wraps you in warmth and nostalgia. This easy weeknight dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, velvety sauce with fluffy rice. Perfect for busy evenings, it brings the family together around the dinner table, making every meal a cherished moment. With its vibrant colors and delightful aroma, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy any crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the long-grain rice, coating it with the onion-garlic mixture. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return the seared chicken to the pan.
- Lower heat after simmering, add heavy cream and thyme, stirring gently until combined.
- Fold in frozen peas, allowing to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until the rice absorbs the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg