Creamy Pepper & Egg Rice Bowl with Buttered Bread
25 min
Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet
A simple one-pan American comfort dish combining tender chicken, fluffy rice, and melted cheese. This beginner-friendly recipe comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
30 min
Easy
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet2/10
Salty6/10
Sour0/10
Umami7/10
Spicy0/10
🥄 Texture
Tender, bite-sized chicken pieces and fluffy, separate grains of rice with a creamy coating from the melted cheese. Diced onions add a slight soft bite; overall the dish is moist and comforting without being runny.
👃 Aroma
Warm, savory notes of chicken broth and sautéed onion with a mellow, milky cheesiness. Light toasted and browned chicken aromas provide depth and a homey roasted scent.
🍷 Pairs Well With
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a light lager; for a non-alcoholic option, iced tea or sparkling water with a lemon wedge.
🥗 Side Dishes
Steamed or roasted green vegetables (broccoli, green beans), a simple green salad with vinaigrette to cut the richness, or crusty bread to soak up any remaining juices.
Ingredients(5 items)
- 11.5 pounds chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 21.5 cups rice (uncooked)
- 33 cups chicken broth
- 41 cup shredded cheese
- 51 medium onion (diced)
Nutrition Information(per serving)
485
Calories
42g
Protein
52g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2 minutes until it becomes soft and fragrant.
- 2
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside.
- 3
Pour in the uncooked rice and stir everything together for about 1 minute, making sure the rice gets coated with the oil.
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 5
Remove from heat, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top, cover for 1 minute to let it melt, then stir everything together and serve.
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