Creamy Chicken and Rice

Creamy Chicken and Rice

garlicky Italian style chicken

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

1873
Calories
73.5g
Fat
82.9g
Carbohydrate
194.8g
Protein
586mg
Cholesterol
808mg
Sodium
Creamy Chicken and Rice

Recipe Description

This Creamy Chicken and Rice has a distinct Italian twist. It is like a risotto without all the stirring! This dish is wholesome and delicious comfort food which will have you and your family crying out for seconds!

To make this delicious chicken and rice, start by sautéing onions and carrots and add the chicken thighs. Add wine, broth and a whole head of garlic. Boil until the rice is cooked. Before serving stir through parsley and Parmesan cheese.

To make Creamy Chicken and Rice, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Creamy Chicken and Rice

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Sauté onions and carrots

    8 min
    Step 1 - Creamy Chicken and RiceStep 1 - Creamy Chicken and Rice

    Heat ¼ cup of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a Dutch oven. Add 1 diced onion and 2 grated carrots and season with 1 teaspoon of salt. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until the veggies are soft and golden.

  2. 2

    Cook chicken

    5 min
    Step 2 - Creamy Chicken and RiceStep 2 - Creamy Chicken and Rice

    Add the trimmed, chopped chicken thighs, 2 bay leaves, another 1 teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Saute, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until the chicken is golden on all sides.

  3. 3

    Deglaze with wine

    5 min
    Step 3 - Creamy Chicken and Rice

    Increase the heat to high. Add 1 cup of white wine. Boil down the wine, scraping the bottom of the Dutch oven until most of the wine has evaporated.

  4. 4

    Add broth and rice

    1 min
    Step 4 - Creamy Chicken and Rice

    Add 5 cups of hot chicken broth and stir in the rice.

  5. 5

    Add whole head of garlic

    15 min
    Step 5 - Creamy Chicken and RiceStep 5 - Creamy Chicken and Rice

    Keeping the root intact and the garlic cloves attached, slice the end off a whole head of garlic to expose the garlic cloves. Place the whole head into the center of the rice, sliced side down. Bring the contents of the pan to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.

  6. 6

    Remove garlic

    1 min
    Step 6 - Creamy Chicken and Rice

    Turn off the heat and remove the garlic head from the rice. If you like, push the garlic out of the cloves and add into the rice. Or discard the whole head for a more subtle flavor.

  7. 7

    Mix in Parmesan and butter

    1 min
    Step 7 - Creamy Chicken and RiceStep 7 - Creamy Chicken and Rice

    Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until fully incorporated. Add chopped parsley and ½ a cup of Parmesan cheese.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Creamy Chicken and Rice

    Keep the lid on the pot until you are ready to serve.

This Creamy Chicken and Rice is a delicious simple take on an Italian risotto. Try it soon and please come back and leave a comment below with your thoughts.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Eddie
February 19, 2025
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So creamy, love it! I whipped this up for a cozy night in. The rich flavors reminded me of my grandma's cooking, bringing back such warm memories. Cooking was easy, and the aroma filled my apartment. I can't wait to share it with friends!

Xavier Gómez
January 23, 2025
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Delicious! Este platillo me hizo recordar las cenas familiares con mi esposa. La cremosidad y sabor italianos son inigualables.

Victor Thompson
December 19, 2024
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Delicious! I made this creamy chicken and rice for my family last week and we all loved it. The flavors remind me of my grandma's cooking, simply a joy to enjoy together.

Nina
November 1, 2024
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Yummy!

Hannah
October 24, 2023
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Simply delicious meal!

Tom
October 18, 2023
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Delicious! Made this during a family dinner, everyone loved it.

Emily Ashton
September 24, 2023
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Absolutely delicious meal!

Diane Smith
September 24, 2023
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Wow! This dish is a game changer. We gobbled it up for dinner last night. The kids couldn’t get enough of it! We will def be making it again soon.

Yolanda Sánchez
July 7, 2023
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¡Delicioso! Hice esta receta durante una cena con amigos y no pararon de alabarlo. El sabor cremoso y el toque de ajo son simplemente excepcionales. Me recordó a las cenas familiares en Italia. ¡Definitivamente volveré a hacerlo!

Ursula
April 10, 2023
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Superb

Frances
December 13, 2022
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Tasty family favorite!

Maddie
December 10, 2021
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Yasss!

Juani
August 7, 2021
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Delicioso! Hice esta receta para un almuerzo con amigos y todos quedaron impresionados. Es tan fácil y me recordó a las comidas caseras de mi abuela.

Zach
June 9, 2021
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Simply delicious meals.

Dave
May 23, 2021
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This Creamy Chicken and Rice is amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. It was so easy to prepare, even after a long day with the kids. Definitely a keeper!

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