Description
A comforting and creamy chicken and cheese rice dish that is easy to make and perfect for a satisfying meal. This one-pot recipe is packed with flavor and is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken Cheese Rice Recipe:
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Cook chicken: Add diced chicken, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Add rice: Stir in uncooked rice and toast briefly.
- Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until rice is cooked.
- Add cheese: Stir in milk, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like peas, corn, or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
