Creamy chicken n rice is a comforting dish that combines the richness of chicken and creamy sauce with the heartiness of rice. Be it a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy family meal, this classic casserole never fails to satisfy. With its tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fluffy rice, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this user-friendly article will guide you through the process of creating a creamy chicken n rice dish that will leave you craving more.
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CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE
This casserole is very creamy with a crunchy topping. It tastes even better when reheated for leftovers!
Provided by JANETFORAUBURN
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Spread rice in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan melt butter or margarine and stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, bouillon granules, seasoned salt, garlic powder and pepper. Stir all together and bring to a boil. Let simmer and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; add chicken, cheese and sour cream. Stir until cheese is melted. Mix all together and pour mixture over rice.
- Melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine in saucepan and toss with crushed cracker crumbs. Sprinkle crumb mixture over casserole. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or unti heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 973.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Fat 56.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 55.1 g, SaturatedFat 31.8 g, Sodium 1796.4 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE (A ONE-POT MEAL)
This chicken and rice dish is so satisfying - a must try! It has all of the heartiness of plov and creamy deliciousness of a risotto. The chicken turns out tender and so flavorful.
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Medium
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Using a dutch oven or heavy bottom pot with tight fitting lid, over medium/high heat, add 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 Tbsp unsalted butter. Once butter is melted and hot, stir in diced onion, grated carrots and 1 tsp salt. Sautee until soft and golden (8-10 min).
- Add trimmed, chopped chicken thighs, 2 bay leaves, another 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Saute, stirring occasionally until chicken is golden on all sides (5 mins).
- Increase the heat to high and add 1 cup white wine. Boil down the wine, scraping the bottom until most of the wine has evaporated.
- Add the hot chicken broth, then stir in the rice.
- Without separating the cloves (leaving the root end intact), slice the end off a whole head of garlic to expose the garlic cloves. Set the whole head into the center of your rice, sliced side down. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is fully cooked (15 mins).
- Turn off the heat, remove garlic head (you can either push the cloves of garlic out into the rice and eat it or discard it) and quickly stir in remaining 2 Tbsp butter until fully incorporated. Finally, stir in chopped parsley and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. It should be creamy. Serve right away or leave the lid on to keep it warm until serving. Garnish with more fresh parsley to serve.
CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE
Easy dinner in under 30 minutes. This creamy chicken and rice with veggies takes only one pan and is a entree the whole family will enjoy.
Provided by Julie Clark
Categories Main Dish
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Add butter and onion into a skillet over medium high heat and cook until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add in chicken and cook until chicken is opaque, about 3 more minutes. It's okay if chicken is not cooked through yet. It will continue cooking later on.
- Stir in rice, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, turn down heat, and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in frozen mixed vegetables, cover, and let cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until vegetables are cooked though.
- Take pan off heat and stir in sour cream and cheese. Return the pan to stove and over low heat, let the mixture cook until cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley, optional and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 627 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Sodium 766 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE
When my mom asked me to prepare a speedy supper to feed our family, I used leftover chicken to create this casserole. Cheese and sour cream make the chicken and rice so creamy and tasty. I recently got married, and my husband, Doug, loves it, too. -Jennifer Biggs Cassel, Mediapolis, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spread rice into a greased shallow 3-qt. or 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside. , In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, bouillon, seasoned salt, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; add chicken, cheese and sour cream; stir until the cheese is melted. Pour over rice. , Melt the remaining butter; toss the cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 calories, Fat 43g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 1164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
EASY AND DELICIOUS CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
This recipe is so easy to make. Just cover with foil and bake! This is really nice to make before going to church or even put in a slow cooker before work. Yum!
Provided by J. Saunders
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread rice in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Rinse chicken and pat dry; arrange chicken pieces on top of rice.
- Mix soup and water together and pour over chicken and rice. Sprinkle dry onion soup mix on top. Cover and seal TIGHTLY with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 59.6 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 958.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
CREAMY CHICKEN WILD RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried parsley, butter, carrots, yellow onion, celery, cremini mushroom, garlic, wild rice, chicken broth, grated parmesan cheese, heavy cream, fresh thyme, sour cream, fresh parsley
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried parsley, and olive oil. Toss until well coated.
- In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the chicken and cook until it's golden brown on one side, then flip, and cook the other side, about10 minutes total. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- To the pan, add the butter, carrots, onions, celery, mushrooms, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, stir, and cook until the veggies are soft. Scoop out and set aside.
- Add the wild rice and the chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook the rice for 45 minutes, or until tender.
- Once the rice is cooked, stir in the Parmesan, vegetables, heavy cream, and fresh thyme. Bring to a boil. Stir in the sour cream.
- Add the chicken back to the pan.
- Serve the chicken over the rice and garnish with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!
CREAMY CHICKEN 'N' WILD RICE SOUP
Hinckley, Minnesota's Bonnie Erickson shares a comforting, cool-weather soup that's chock-full of homey, harvest goodness. "I'm always being asked to make this recipe for friends," she adds, "and there's never any left over!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion and carrot in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth, potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 3-7 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. , Drain rice if necessary; fluff with a fork. Stir chicken and rice into potato mixture; heat through. In a small bowl, combine flour and half-and-half until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ONE DISH CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE
Chicken and rice paired with a creamy mushroom sauce bake together for a delicious one-dish meal that's easy to clean up.
Provided by Campbell's Kitchen
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Campbell's Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix soup, water, rice, paprika and black pepper in 2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with chicken. Season with additional paprika and pepper. Cover.
- Bake at 375 degrees F 45 minutes or until done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 612 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
EASY CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
Quick to put together and super delicious. My family loves this easy chicken recipe and everyone I have made it for asks for it!
Provided by Tiffany J Brooks
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a deep 9x13-inch (or larger) baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix chicken stock, condensed soups, melted butter, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Spread rice on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with cubed chicken. Carefully pour stock-soup mixture over top, being careful it doesn't overflow. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over top to cover.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is cooked through and cheese is nicely browned, 60 to 75 minutes, depending on size of chicken cubes. Remove from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 115.3 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 1533.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
Tips:
- Mise en place: As with any cooking, having all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking will make the process go much smoother.
- Cook the chicken thoroughly: Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure that it is safe to eat. To check the temperature, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, color, and texture to your dish. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be tender but still have a bit of a crunch. Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Use a good quality rice: Long-grain rice is a good choice for this dish because it holds its shape well. You can also use brown rice, but it will take longer to cook.
- Cook the rice according to the package directions: This will ensure that the rice is cooked properly.
- Add the chicken and vegetables to the rice: Once the rice is cooked, add the chicken and vegetables to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings to taste.
- Serve immediately: Creamy chicken and rice is best served hot. You can garnish it with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.
Conclusion:
Creamy chicken and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give creamy chicken and rice a try.
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