Name: Creamy Chicken and Rice
Ingredients: • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs – 2.2 lbs (1 kg); • Basmati rice – 2 1/2 cups (500 g); • Heavy cream (22% fat or higher) – 1/3 cup (80 ml); • Parmesan cheese – 1 oz (30 g) (The longer it’s aged, the richer the flavor!); • Chicken broth – 2 1/2 cups (600 ml); • Red onion – 1 medium or half a large; • Butter – 1 1/2 tbsp (20 g); • Fresh cilantro, chopped; • Salt, pepper, paprika, dried garlic; • Cherry tomatoes 5-7 (optional)

Creamy Chicken and Rice

Recipe by TheContentTeam

A flavorful, easy-to-make meal that’s both comforting and delicious.

Ingredients

• Boneless, skinless chicken thighs – 2.2 lbs (1 kg)
• Basmati rice – 2 1/2 cups (500 g)
• Heavy cream (22% fat or higher) – 1/3 cup (80 ml)
• Parmesan cheese – 1 oz (30 g) (The longer it’s aged, the richer the flavor!)
• Chicken broth – 2 1/2 cups (600 ml)
• Red onion – 1 medium or half a large
• Butter – 1 1/2 tbsp (20 g)
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt, pepper, paprika, dried garlic
• Cherry tomatoes 5-7 (optional)

Directions

Cut the chicken thighs in half, season with salt, pepper, dried garlic, paprika, and a little vegetable oil. Mix well.
Sear the chicken in a pan on both sides until golden brown, then set it aside on a plate.
In the same pan, add a piece of butter and sauté the chopped red onion (use 1 medium or half a large). Then, add the washed basmati rice, stirring well to coat the rice with spices and butter.
Add the chicken broth, stir well, and taste for salt, adding more if necessary.
Pour in the cream and add the grated Parmesan, stirring to combine. You can also add a few cherry tomatoes at this point for a hint of acidity.
Place the seared chicken pieces on top of the rice, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve. The rice turns out creamy and tender, while the chicken is juicy and soft.