Description
This creamy garlic butter chicken skillet combined with cheesy rice is the perfect one-pan dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until the rice is coated.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic and herbs before cooking.
- You can substitute the chicken thighs for chicken breasts if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg