Creamy Chicken and Rice 

Creamy Chicken and Rice is a comforting, one-pan dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender chicken pieces are simmered with aromatic vegetables and rice in a creamy sauce, creating a hearty meal that's both satisfying and easy to prepare. This dish combines the richness of cream with the flavors of seasoned chicken and vegetables, making it a family favorite.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts, diced

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

• ½ medium yellow onion, small-diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

• 1 cup jasmine or white long grain rice (uncooked)

• 2½ cups chicken broth

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Season the Chicken: In a bowl, season the diced chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. Sear the Chicken: In a large 12-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, and cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. Toast the Rice: Add the uncooked rice to the pan and stir for about 2 minutes until it becomes fragrant.

5. Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pan and cook over medium-low heat for about 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

6. Finish the Dish: Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and the sauce is creamy. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir to combine.

7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 864 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 65 g

• Protein: 45 g

• Fat: 45 g

• Saturated Fat: 20 g

• Cholesterol: 150 mg

• Sodium: 1,200 mg

• Potassium: 600 mg

• Fiber: 2 g

• Sugar: 2 g

• Vitamin A: 1,500 IU

• Vitamin C: 10 mg

• Calcium: 300 mg

• Iron: 3 mg