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One Pan Creamy Chicken and Rice

A hearty, comforting and perfectly satisfying one pan chicken dinner that everyone can agree on. Perfect for cold fall days!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 small)
  • 1 cup sliced carrots (about 2 medium)
  • 1 cup sliced celery (about 3 stalks)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/4 lbs trimmed boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic  (3 cloves)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh thyme and/or rosemary
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen petite peas
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots and celery and saute until tender, about 8 - 9 minutes. Transfer to a plate. 
  2. Heat remaining 1/2 Tbsp oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add in chicken and cook 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until chicken is nearly cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. 
  3. Add in rice, chicken broth and thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste. Return veggies to skillet.
  4. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover with lid and simmer until liquid has been absorbed and rice is nearly tender, about 18 - 20 minutes. 
  5. Stir in peas and cream, cover and cook until rice is fully tender, about 5 minutes longer. 
  6. Stir in parmesan and parsley. Serve warm. 

Notes

  • Recipe source: Cooking Classy
  • Want it cheesier? Feel free to add more parmesan if you like it extra cheesy.
  • You're welcome to add different veggies to this creamy chicken and rice. Just keep in mind that onion, celery, and carrots all take a while to cook so if you add softer, faster cooking veggies (like broccoli) you may want to add them near the end of the cook time.
  • Recipe source: Cooking Classy