Description
A rich and creamy one-pan chicken and rice dinner packed with tender chicken, veggies, and savory flavor—perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil in a skillet; cook diced chicken with salt and pepper until golden.
- Sauté onion and garlic, then stir in rice.
- Add broth and bring to a simmer; cover and cook until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, vegetables, cheese, and paprika.
- Simmer until thickened and creamy. Top with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Substitute rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra veggies.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: creamy chicken and rice, chicken rice skillet, one pan chicken dinner, easy creamy chicken, comfort food recipes