Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken enveloped in a creamy sauce served over flavorful rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cream or milk (or almond milk/coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions in the skillet until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add rice to the skillet and stir for about a minute to absorb flavors.
- Pour in the broth and nestle the chicken back in. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and cover to simmer.
- Once rice is tender (about 20-25 minutes), stir in cream or milk. If too thick, add more broth or water.
- Adjust seasoning and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Serve with sautéed green beans or a crisp salad for contrasting textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: comfort food, chicken rice, family dinner, hearty meal