Creamy Chicken and Rice Recipe (a one-pot meal)

Name: Creamy Chicken and Rice Recipe (a one-pot meal)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (divided); 1 med onion (finely diced); 2 large carrots (grated or cut into matchsticks); 1 1/2 lbs boneless (skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces); 2 tsp salt (we used sea salt, divided); 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground); 2 bay leaves (optional); 1 cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay); 5 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth (hot); 2 cups Calrose or Jasmine rice (rinsed**); 1 head garlic; 1/3 cup Italian parsley (finely chopped); 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded, plus more for serving)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

My chicken and rice recipe is a hearty one-pot dinner recipe my family loves. The juicy chicken and rice are packed with flavor from a simple white wine-butter sauce. This recipe is perfect for a weekday or hosting a group of friends, since it's a crowd-favorite!

Updated at: Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:26:08 GMT