Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rice in chicken broth according to package instructions and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in butter until translucent.
- Add shredded chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes, seasoning with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese, cooking until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the creamy chicken mixture over the cooked rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition. For a healthier version, use light cream and reduced cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg