Description
A heartwarming chicken and rice dish blending tender chicken with creamy broth and vibrant vegetables, perfect for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the chicken breasts and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and allow to cool slightly. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the rice and add the shredded chicken back to the pot, mixing well to distribute flavors.
- Pour in the cream, then season with salt and pepper. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, sear the chicken in the pot before adding broth. This dish stores well and can be portioned for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg