Description
Creamy butter chicken and fluffy rice cooked together in one skillet for a rich, comforting dinner packed with savory flavor and silky texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat a large deep skillet over medium heat until warm.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, then add the onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly golden.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, tomato sauce, and chicken broth.
- Bring everything to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 18 to 20 minutes until the rice becomes tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and fresh parsley.
- Let the skillet rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for the juiciest texture.
- Add extra broth if the rice absorbs liquid too quickly.
- Keep the heat low while simmering for a creamy sauce.
- Fresh parsley adds brightness right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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