One Pan Creamy Chicken and Rice for a Quick Dinner!
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A delicious and easy one-pan meal featuring creamy chicken and rice, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, heavy cream, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Stir in frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg