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Creamy One-Pot Chicken and Rice

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A quick and easy one-pot chicken and rice recipe that delivers tender chicken simmered with creamy, flavorful rice for a cozy and comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, preferably low sodium
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes
  • Optional: squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy-bottomed skillet. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown but not cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add rinsed rice and stir to coat with onion and garlic mixture. Toast rice lightly for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits. Stir to combine.
  6. Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the pan, partially submerged in the broth and rice mixture. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 20 minutes.
  7. Check rice and chicken for doneness. If rice needs more time or liquid, add a splash of broth and cook covered for another 3-5 minutes.
  8. Turn off heat. Stir in softened cream cheese and grated Parmesan until melted and fully incorporated.
  9. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Optionally add red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

Rinse rice to remove excess starch and prevent gumminess. Keep lid closed during simmering to trap steam. Add cream cheese off heat to avoid curdling. If rice is firm after cooking, add a splash of broth and cover off heat for a few minutes.

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