One-Pot Creamy Chicken Rice (Print Version)

A comforting blend of tender chicken, creamy rice, and veggies in a single pot.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 1 cup frozen peas

→ Grains

06 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed

→ Liquids

07 - 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
08 - ½ cup heavy cream

→ Fats

09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 tsp dried thyme
11 - ½ tsp dried oregano
12 - ½ tsp black pepper
13 - 1 tsp salt, or to taste

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat the butter in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until melted.
02 - Add chicken pieces to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add onion and diced carrots. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
04 - Add rinsed rice and stir thoroughly to coat it with the vegetable mixture.
05 - Pour in chicken broth, then add thyme and oregano. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
06 - Return chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid nearly absorbed.
07 - Stir in frozen peas and heavy cream. Cook uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes until peas are heated through and mixture is creamy.
08 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired.
09 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • All-in-one meal saves time and cleanup
  • Creamy texture with savory vegetables
02 -
  • Use low-sodium stock to control saltiness
  • Substitute brown rice but increase cooking time and broth
03 -
  • Rinse rice thoroughly to prevent clumping
  • Cover the pot during simmering to ensure rice cooks evenly
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