Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
504 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe
Description
The Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet combines simple ingredients into a hearty, one-pan meal. Chicken breast pieces are browned with onions, salt, and pepper, fostering flavorful, tender chicken. Garlic is added to infuse aroma before combining chicken broth, frozen peas and carrots, cream of chicken soup, and white rice. The mixture is brought to a boil, then simmered covered to allow rice to absorb liquid and cook through, softening the vegetables in the process.
Finishing with shredded cheddar cheese stirred in off heat produces a creamy, cheesy texture that enriches the whole skillet. The dish offers a balanced, nutritious meal with protein, vegetables, and carbohydrates, delivering a creamy and comforting result without complicated steps.
This recipe serves well as a warm dinner option and can be enjoyed immediately after cooking. No special preparation is required, and it combines pantry staples and frozen vegetables for convenience and easy cleanup.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast diced into 1 inch pieces, boneless skinless
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 12 oz peas frozen; package
- 12 oz carrot frozen; package
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz can, canned
- 1 1/2 cups white rice
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan of medium high heat. Add the diced chicken, onions, salt and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the chicken is browned.
- Add in the minced garlic and heat for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken broth, peas and carrots, cream of chicken soup and rice into the skillet. Bring it the mixture to a boil.
- Cover and reduce the heat the low.
- Cook covered for 17-20 minutes until most of the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 504kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1433mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 913IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 319mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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