Description

This Savory Chicken with Creamy Rice is the ultimate comfort food—tender, seasoned chicken breasts simmered in a rich, creamy rice infused with garlic, onion, and thyme. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy family meals, it’s a one-skillet dish that’s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. Creamy chicken and rice, one-pan chicken recipe, skillet chicken, comfort food, easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breasts
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Cook chicken in the skillet for 6–7 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
Add chicken broth and scrape the bottom to lift browned bits.
Stir in rice and heavy cream. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Return chicken to the skillet, nestling into the rice mixture.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Serve hot.

Notes

Use boneless thighs for a juicier alternative.
Add peas or spinach for extra color and nutrition.
Substitute half-and-half for a lighter cream sauce.