Description
This dish combines tender chicken with flavorful rice in a savory sauce, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in rice and toast for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and cream. Return chicken to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
Notes
Add vegetables like peas or bell peppers for extra nutrition. Swap chicken for turkey or use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, creamy chicken, comfort food, family dinner