Chicken Cheese Rice Skillet
A creamy, comforting one-pan dish with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and melted cheese, seasoned with simple spices for an easy family meal.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet for cooking all ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup peas corn, or broccoli
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until lightly golden. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute to lightly toast.
- Pour in chicken broth and milk. Add paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until rice is tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, cover, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Add hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Use brown rice, but increase liquid and cooking time.
- Mix in mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days.