Creamy Chicken and Rice Skillet
Ingredients
The base
-
1
medium
yellow onion
-
2
Tbsp
butter
-
1
cup
long grain white rice
-
3
cups
chicken broth
The chicken
-
1
lb
boneless, skinless chicken breast
The seasonings
-
½
tsp
dried thyme
-
¼
tsp
dried sage
-
¼
tsp
salt
-
to taste
freshly cracked pepper
The vegetables
-
½
lb
frozen peas and carrots
The creamy element
-
⅓
cup
heavy cream
-
4
oz
cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Dice the onion and sauté it with butter in a deep skillet until soft.
- Dice the chicken breast and add it to the skillet, cooking until opaque.
- Add rice, thyme, sage, salt, pepper, and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Check rice for tenderness, adding more time if necessary.
- Stir in frozen vegetables and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and stir, adjusting salt if needed.
- Top with shredded cheese and broil until melted.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
531.98
Total fat
24.38g
Total carbohydrates
48.4g
Total protein
30.05g
Sodium
1166.88mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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