Creamy Chicken and Rice
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.
Servings: 4
Calories: 627kcal
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
Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 766mg | Potassium: 891mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3640IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg