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Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet with Cream Sauce

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Make this simple, comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, rice cooked in a rich cream sauce, and topped with melted cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the uncooked rice, chicken broth, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  5. Stir the cooked chicken back into the skillet along with the frozen peas and carrots mix and the cubed cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture. Cover the skillet again and cook on low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.

Notes

  • For a different flavor, substitute Gruyere or Monterey Jack cheese for some of the cheddar.
  • You can add 1/2 cup of sliced mushrooms when you cook the onion for added vegetable content.
  • If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of extra milk or broth while stirring in the cream cheese.

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