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 cups low sodium chicken broth (hot); 2 cups medium grain rice (or Jasmine rice, un-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

This chicken and rice dish is so satisfying - a must try! It has all of the heartiness of plov and creamy deliciousness of a risotto. The chicken turns out tender and so flavorful.

Updated at: Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:22:28 GMT