Creamy Chicken and Rice
User Reviews
4.5
129 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
627 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Chicken and Rice
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Easy dinner in under 30 minutes. This creamy chicken and rice with veggies takes only one pan and is a entree the whole family will enjoy.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup diced yellow onion (about 1 medium onion)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into 1-2” pieces)
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Add butter and onion into a skillet over medium high heat and cook until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. 2 tablespoons salted butter, 1 cup diced yellow onion
- Add in chicken and cook until chicken is opaque, about 3 more minutes. It’s okay if chicken is not cooked through yet. It will continue cooking later on. 2 chicken breasts
- Stir in rice, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn down heat, and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes. 1 cup long grain white rice, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme or fresh thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Stir in frozen mixed vegetables, cover, and let cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until vegetables are cooked though. 8 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
- Take pan off heat and stir in sour cream and cheese. Return the pan to stove and over low heat, let the mixture cook until cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes. 3/4 cup sour cream, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- Garnish with parsley, optional and serve. Enjoy! parsley
Notes
- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4, with 1 serving being 1/4 of the creamy rice and chicken. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition Information
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Calories
627kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
766mg
(32%)
Potassium
891mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3640IU
(73%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
300mg
(30%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 627 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 627kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 766mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 891mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3640IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 300mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
129 reviews
Excellent
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