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Creamy Chicken And Rice

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A creamy, comforting one-pot meal combining tender chicken thighs, flavorful rice, and rich aromatics like garlic, butter, and Parmesan for a satisfying dinner with minimal cleanup.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: One-pot stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil

4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided

1 medium onion, finely diced

2 large carrots, grated or cut into matchsticks

1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1” pieces

2 tsp salt (divided)

1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

2 bay leaves (optional)

1 cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)

5 cups hot low-sodium chicken broth

2 cups medium-grain rice (such as Jasmine), un-rinsed

1 head garlic

1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat olive oil and 2 Tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and 1 tsp salt; sauté until soft and golden, about 8–10 minutes.
  2. Add chicken, bay leaves (if using), remaining 1 tsp salt, and pepper; sauté until chicken is golden on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  3. Increase heat to high, add white wine, and boil down until mostly evaporated, scraping browned bits.
  4. Add hot chicken broth and stir in rice.
  5. Slice off end of garlic head to expose cloves; nestle whole head, cut side down, into rice center. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until rice is cooked.
  6. Remove from heat, discard garlic head or squeeze softened cloves into rice. Stir in remaining 2 Tbsp butter, parsley, and Parmesan until creamy.
  7. Garnish with extra Parmesan and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For brown rice, increase cooking time to about 45 minutes and add more broth as needed.
  • Instant Pot adaptation: cook on high pressure for 10 minutes with same ingredients.
  • Substitute white wine with chicken broth or white grape juice if desired.
  • Use turkey or firm fish instead of chicken, adjusting cooking times accordingly.
  • Ensure broth and cheese are gluten-free if needed.

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