Creamy Chicken Rice (Printable Version)
Loaded with chicken, fluffy rice, and tons of creamy, cheesy goodness—this dish is pure comfort and fills you right up.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Essentials
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4 chicken breasts, no skin or bones, about 600g
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15g olive oil
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Black pepper, as much as you want
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Salt, as much as you need
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2g onion powder
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2g garlic powder
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2g smoked paprika
→ Saucy Creamy Rice Mix
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200g long-grain white rice
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500ml chicken stock
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240ml double cream
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120g sour cream
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100g diced yellow onion
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10g minced garlic
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15g butter
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1g dried rosemary
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1g dried thyme
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0.5g crushed red pepper (optional)
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50g cheddar cheese, shredded
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25g Parmesan cheese, grated
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Chopped fresh parsley or chives for topping
# Steps to Follow:
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Flip your oven on to 180°C. Dry off the chicken and sprinkle on some salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika until well coated.
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Pour olive oil in a big pan that can go in the oven. Heat it on medium-high. Brown the chicken for about 3–4 minutes on each side till it gets some color. Take the chicken out and keep it nearby—you’ll finish it in the oven.
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Drop butter into that same pan on medium. Toss in the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook those for a few minutes till they smell great and get soft.
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Pour in the stock, double cream, sour cream, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper if you want a kick. Stir it together. Let it start to simmer. Dump in the rice and mix it right in.
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Let that whole mix get a little thicker for a few minutes. Now throw in the cheddar and Parmesan. Mix till all the cheese is gooey and the sauce looks thick and rich.
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Snuggle the chicken right into the pan—let it sink into the rice a bit. Spoon some sauce over the top. Cover tightly with foil or a lid. Pop it in the oven for 25–30 minutes till the chicken is cooked and the rice is soft.
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Pull your pan out and give it a few minutes to rest. That way, the sauce gets even better. Serve it all up and sprinkle on parsley or chives with some extra Parmesan, if you want.
# Additional Notes:
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Pat the chicken till it’s really dry for that golden, tasty sear.
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For the gooiest sauce, mix cheeses in after you pull the pan off the heat.
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Long-grain rice stays fluffy and won’t go mushy while baking.
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Make sure chicken gets to 75°C inside so it’s safe to eat.
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Letting it sit before serving makes the sauce even creamier and blends the flavors.
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Leftover food will keep in the fridge up to three days. Warm it gently with a bit of broth or cream to bring back that creamy texture.