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Close-up of creamy One-Pan Creamy Chicken Rice topped with chunks of chicken, grated cheese, and fresh thyme.

Amazing 1-Pan Creamy Chicken Rice Secret

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 55 min
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Make tender chicken and creamy rice in a single pan for a comforting, low-cleanup family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 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 low sodium chicken broth, hot
  • 2 cups medium grain rice, or Jasmine rice, un-rinsed
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1/3 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded, plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. Use a dutch oven or heavy bottom pot with a tight fitting lid over medium/high heat. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 Tbsp unsalted butter. When the butter melts and is hot, stir in the diced onion, grated carrots, and 1 tsp salt. Cook until soft and golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Add the trimmed, chopped chicken thighs, 2 bay leaves, another 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook, stirring sometimes, until the chicken is golden on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  3. Increase the heat to high and add 1 cup white wine. Boil the wine down, scraping the bottom until most of the wine evaporates.
  4. Add the hot chicken broth, then stir in the rice.
  5. Slice the end off a whole head of garlic to expose the cloves, keeping the root end intact. Set the whole head into the center of your rice, sliced side down. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is fully cooked, about 15 minutes.
  6. Turn off the heat, remove the garlic head (you can push the cloves into the rice or discard it), and quickly stir in the remaining 2 Tbsp butter until fully combined. Finally, stir in the chopped parsley and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese until creamy. Serve immediately or keep covered to stay warm. Garnish with more fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • If you use brown rice instead of Jasmine rice, the cooking time may increase to 45 minutes. Instant brown rice cooks in the same time as Jasmine rice.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 35 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 550
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 28
  • Cholesterol: 90

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