Description
A comforting, creamy chicken and rice dish packed with flavors, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add rice to the skillet, coating it in butter and oil, and cook for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and broth is absorbed.
- Stir in heavy cream, cooked chicken, peas and carrots, Parmesan cheese, and paprika. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until creamy and heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen vegetables as desired.
- Feel free to substitute Parmesan cheese with another cheese of your choice for a different flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste at the end, if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
