Creamy Marry Me Chicken and Rice One-Pot Dinner
A delightful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken simmered in a luscious creamy sauce, accompanied by fluffy rice that absorbs all the savory goodness.
Equipment
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Tender and juicy, the primary protein in this dish.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For browning the chicken and sautéing vegetables.
- 1 medium Onion, diced Adds sweet and aromatic flavor.
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced Infuses the dish with robust flavor.
- 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Keeps the dish moist and enhances flavor.
- 1.5 cups Long-Grain White Rice Cooks evenly and absorbs the creamy sauce.
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Creates the rich, creamy sauce.
- to taste Salt For seasoning.
- to taste Pepper For seasoning.
- to taste Italian Seasoning For flavor enhancement.
- to taste Paprika For flavor enhancement.
- 1 handful Fresh Parsley, chopped For garnish.
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the parsley.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the pot and set aside. Add diced onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add rinsed rice to the pot and stir to coat the grains with the mixture.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Return seared chicken to the pot, ensuring it's submerged. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Check chicken for doneness (internal temperature of 165°F). If not done, cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken, stir in heavy cream into the rice mixture until creamy.
- Shred or slice the chicken and return it to the pot. Fold gently into the creamy rice mixture.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish can be customized with various vegetables or proteins. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.