Description
A simple one-pot meal with tender chicken and creamy rice, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme, then add to the pot. Cook until browned.
- Add rice, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir well.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred or chop, then return to the pot. Stir and serve.
Notes
- Use basmati rice for a fluffier texture.
- For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Replace chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: one-pot, creamy, chicken, rice, easy dinner