Description
A comforting and cheesy one-pot meal, this Cheesy Chicken and Rice dish is a family-friendly favorite. Tender chicken, flavorful rice, and melted cheddar cheese come together in a savory skillet dinner that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Rice:
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Set aside.
- Prepare the Rice Mixture: In the same pan, sauté onion until softened. Add rice and cook briefly. Pour in chicken broth and milk, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15–18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in butter, cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, and peas and carrots. Mix until cheese is melted and everything is heated through. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Swap in broccoli or spinach instead of peas and carrots for variation.
- Use brown rice for a healthier version, adjusting cooking time and liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
