Description
A comforting dish that perfectly blends tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich, velvety sauce, ideal for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions in a separate pot or rice cooker.
- Serve the creamy chicken atop the fluffy rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
For added nutrition, you can include spinach or peas at the end of cooking. Customize with various herbs and spices for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken, Chicken and Rice, Comfort Food, Weeknight Dinner, Family Meal