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Creamy Chicken and Rice

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Creamy Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. This easy one-pot dish features tender, juicy chicken enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce paired with fluffy long-grain rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe requires simple ingredients like boneless chicken breasts, garlic, and cream cheese, making it both delicious and accessible. With each spoonful, you’ll experience a delightful blend of savory flavors and comforting textures that everyone will love. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or warm garlic bread for a complete meal that brings joy to the dinner table.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Long-grain white rice
  • Onion
  • Garlic cloves
  • Low-sodium chicken broth
  • Cream cheese
  • Dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent; add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Brown the seasoned chicken in the skillet until golden on both sides, then remove.
  4. Stir rinsed rice into the same skillet with chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
  5. After 10 minutes, mix in softened cream cheese and dried thyme until smooth.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook on low heat for another 10 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg