Description
Creamy chicken and rice is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with flavorful rice in a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add diced chicken; cook until browned.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream and frozen peas; mix well.
- Add cooked rice; stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
Notes
- Use leftover chicken to save time.
- For added flavor, use homemade broth.
- This dish can be topped with parsley for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy chicken and rice, comfort food, chicken recipe