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Cheesy chicken and rice
Cheesy chicken and rice
Cheesy chicken and rice is a delicious dish made from tender chicken, creamy cheese sauce, and fluffy rice. It’s a comforting and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cozy night in or a family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless, diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- parsley chopped, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Add the rice to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until slightly toasted.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and heavy cream. Cook until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the cheesy chicken and rice hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 535kcal (27%)Carbohydrates: 42g (14%)Protein: 36g (72%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 13g (81%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 137mg (46%)Sodium: 764mg (33%)Potassium: 590mg (17%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 757IU (15%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 252mg (25%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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