Creamy Chicken with Rice
A comforting and flavorful one-pan dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy sauce served over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until translucent.
- Add chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper; cook until browned and no longer pink in the center.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and let the sauce thicken slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve the creamy chicken over fluffy rice and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken beforehand. This dish can also be customized by using shrimp or turkey instead of chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg