Creamy Garlic Chicken & Rice Skillet
This Creamy Garlic Chicken & Rice Skillet is a comforting one-pan meal made with juicy chicken, creamy rice, veggies, and melted cheese. Easy, flavorful, and family-friendly—perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup white rice uncooked
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions for 2–3 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, then pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until rice is tender and broth is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in heavy cream, mixed veggies, and the cooked chicken. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Cover until melted or broil for 2–3 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Swap white rice for brown rice (increase broth and cook time).
For added flavor, stir in a pinch of paprika or Italian seasoning.
Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese can be used in place of cheddar.