Description
A comforting dish that combines tender chicken and fluffy rice in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until translucent.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and cook on low heat until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions.
- Serve the creamy chicken and sauce over the rice, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Consider using an air fryer for a crispy chicken finish or adding vegetables like peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken, Comfort Food, Chicken and Rice, Dinner Recipe