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Creamy Hearty Chicken and Rice | 45-Min Cozy Fall Comfort Family Dinner

Best Creamy Hearty Chicken and Rice 45 Min Dinner

Creamy hearty chicken and rice is the ultimate cozy fall comfort family dinner. This easy one pot meal is ready in 45 minutes. Try it tonight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups long grain white rice
  • 3.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 bay leaf

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season your chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then sear them for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set it aside on a clean plate.
  2. In the same pot, sauté your diced onion for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning and to release those wonderful aromatic flavors.
  3. Add the long grain white rice to the pot and stir for about 1 minute, coating it with the oil and aromatics. Pour in the chicken broth, add the bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary, then return the seared chicken pieces to the pot.
  4. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover with a lid for 15-18 minutes. The rice and chicken cook together, creating a one-pot creamy hearty chicken and rice that's both convenient and delicious.
  5. After the rice has absorbed most of the liquid, stir in the heavy cream, frozen mixed vegetables, butter, and parmesan cheese. Cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes until heated through, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.