Best 4 One Pot Creamy Chicken And Rice The Wholesome Dish Recipes

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"One Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice: A Wholesome Dish for Busy Weeknights"

Whip up a hassle-free, one-pot meal that combines the comfort of creamy chicken and the heartiness of fluffy rice. This wholesome dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick and easy dinner solution that satisfies the whole family. Grab your skillet or Dutch oven and let's dive into the simple steps to create this creamy, flavorful, and filling dish that will surely become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE (A ONE-POT MEAL)



Creamy Chicken and Rice Recipe (a one-pot meal) image

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

1/4 cup olive oil
4 Tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
1 med 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 (we used sea salt, divided)
1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
2 bay leaves (optional)
1 cup dry white wine such as Chardonnay
5 cups hot low sodium chicken broth
2 cups medium grain rice such as Jasmine rice (un-rinsed**)
1 head garlic
1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley (finely chopped)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)

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.

ONE POT CHICKEN DISH OVER CHEESY RICE



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

6 bacon slices, roughly chopped
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
1 cup finely chopped yellow onions
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
8 ounces button mushrooms, wiped clean and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup chicken stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup minced green onions
Cheesy Rice Pilaf, recipe follows
2 tablespoons minced parsley leaves, for garnish
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow bell peppers
1 cup long-grain rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 pound fontina or mozzarella, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In an electric skillet or a large heavy skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Season the chicken with the Essence, and add to the fat in the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. To the pan add the onions, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms and thyme, and cook until the mushrooms give off their liquid, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, stirring to deglaze the pan. Add the reserved chicken, lower the heat, and simmer until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the bacon and green onions, and stir well. Remove from the heat and serve over the Cheesy Rice Pilaf, and garnish with the parsley.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.
  • In a heavy, medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and bell peppers, and cook, stirring until soft, about 4 minutes. Add rice, salt, and bay leaf and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the stock and stir. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes. Add the peas, cover and continue simmering until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and fluff the rice with a fork. Add the cheese and parlsey, and stir. Serve immediately.

ONE-POT CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE



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Easy, wholesome dish that is great by itself or paired with veggies.

Provided by mskm0307

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
2 stalks celery, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 ¾ cups water
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
1 bay leaf
1 cup brown rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place into the pot. Cook until golden brown on both sides, 10 to 12 minutes total. Add onion and celery. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Add water, carrots, and bay leaf. Stir in rice and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice has absorbed almost all the liquid, 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 140.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

ONE-POT CRISPY CHICKEN AND RICE



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This meal is so comforting and family friendly. My kids eat every morsel on their plates. This is also a super economical way to feed a family or a large crowd. Great served with green beans, broccoli, or a salad.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 (4 ounce) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
⅔ cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain rice
3 cups chicken stock, divided, or more to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken thighs evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Place chicken skin-side down in the Dutch oven; cook undisturbed until golden crisp and easily released from the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip chicken and cook for 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Chicken will not be cooked through at this point.
  • Add butter to the drippings and melt. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add rice; cook, stirring to coat grains in drippings and lightly toast, about 1 minute. Stir in 3 cups stock and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven. Place the chicken thighs over the rice.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until all liquid has been absorbed and chicken is cooked through, 45 to 55 minutes. Add remaining stock if liquid is absorbed before rice and chicken are cooked through. Sprinkle with parsley and squeeze lemon juice over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 891.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice dish taste its best. Look for free-range chicken, organic vegetables, and high-quality rice.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you overcrowd the pot, the chicken and rice won't cook evenly. Make sure there is enough space for the ingredients to move around freely.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the dish rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the rice to absorb more of the sauce.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Try it with roasted vegetables, a salad, or bread.

Conclusion:

One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice is a delicious, 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 and a little bit of time, you can have a flavorful, satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice a try.

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