Easy Chicken and Rice w/ Creamy Sauce
I had to screenshot this out of the video I took for my husband. I’ve been trying really hard to make dinner and my husband’s lunch for work with ingredients I already have on hand- especially with items about to expire.
I eyeballed everything I put in and didn’t measure, so here’s the best I can do for y’all.
Ingredients:
•1lb chicken tenderloins
•1tbs crushed red pepper flakes
•1tsp garlic salt
•1tsp onion powder
•1tsp parsley flakes
•1tsp crushed thyme
•1/2tsp black pepper
•2c instant white rice
•1/4c chicken stock
•3tbs butter
•1/4c heavy whipping cream
•1c shredded italian cheese blend
Directions:
1) Cook instant rice per package instructions. Once the rice is cooked and fluffy, I like to add a little garlic salt and stir to give it some flavor. Set aside.
2) Season chicken with the red pepper flakes, garlic salt, onion powder, parsley, thyme, black pepper (adjust amounts to your liking if needed)
3) Heat butter in a skillet on medium-high heat and fry chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove to a plate. (I like to slice mine once cooked but it’s not necessary)
4) Add your chicken stock and heavy whipping cream to the same skillet the chicken was just cooked in. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to loosen up any flavoring stuck to the skillet. Once simmering, reduce heat to low and add in the cheese while stirring. The cheese will thicken the sauce. If too thick, add more cream. If too thin, add more cheese.
5) Place your cooked rice on a plate or in a bowl, place chicken on top, then finally top with your creamy sauce.
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Easy Chicken and Rice with Creamy Sauce is a delightful comfort food that combines tendered chicken tenderloins, perfectly cooked instant white rice, and a rich, creamy sauce enriched with Italian cheese blend. This recipe is designed for simplicity and quick preparation using ingredients commonly found at home, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners or meal prepping for work lunches. Chicken tenderloins are naturally lean and cook quickly, absorbing the blend of spices including crushed red pepper flakes, garlic salt, onion powder, parsley, thyme, and black pepper to create a deliciously seasoned protein base. Cooking the chicken in butter adds depth and richness before the creation of the sauce. The creamy sauce is made by simmering chicken stock and heavy whipping cream in the skillet used for cooking the chicken to capture all the browned bits packed with flavor. Adding shredded Italian cheese blend gradually thickens the sauce while imparting a blend of mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, and other cheeses renowned in Italian cuisine. Adjusting the balance of cream and cheese allows control over sauce consistency to suit personal preference. Instant white rice is an excellent companion for this dish, absorbing some of the sauce for extra flavor. Adding a little garlic salt to the cooked rice before serving enhances the taste and rounds out the dish. This recipe encourages flexibility and improvisation by using ingredients on hand and adjusting seasonings to taste. It is also highly customizable: for example, adding steamed vegetables or swapping the Italian cheese blend with cheddar or Monterey Jack can yield delicious variations. In summary, this Easy Chicken and Rice with Creamy Sauce recipe provides a satisfying, homestyle meal combining accessible ingredients and straightforward techniques. It is perfect for those looking to maximize flavor with pantry staples while minimizing time and waste, making family dinners or packed lunches both delicious and stress-free.
That’s a good dinner and lunch