Description
A comforting dish of juicy chicken and flavorful rice in a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the same skillet, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
- Add the rice to the skillet, then place the chicken back on top. Cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite spices before cooking. You can add vegetables such as peas or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, comfort food, creamy sauce, easy recipe