Description
A comforting, creamy chicken and rice dish that blends simplicity with satisfaction, enveloping you in warmth and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional: parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the base: Heat the olive oil in your skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent and fragrant.
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; brown each side in the skillet, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- Set aside: Remove chicken from skillet and let it rest.
- Create the sauce: Pour chicken broth into the skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping any brown bits.
- Add the cream: Stir in heavy cream, return chicken to skillet and ensure submerged.
- Simmer to perfection: Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook the rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Serve and garnish: Place chicken over rice, drizzling sauce on top and adding parsley.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider different herbs and try marinating the chicken ahead of time. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, rice, comfort food, easy dinner, hearty meal