Marry Me Chicken and Rice
This creamy marry me chicken and rice is a one-pan comfort meal with tender chicken, cheesy rice, and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for weeknights or special dinners!
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Season diced chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden on the outside. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed rice, coating it with the butter and tomato mixture. Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Return chicken to the skillet.
- Sprinkle mozzarella on top, cover, and cook until melted and gooey.
- Garnish with parsley or extra Parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil. Add spinach or mushrooms for a twist!
