Creamy Chicken and Rice Skillet (One Pan, Six Ingredients)
If you’re anything like me, weeknights call for meals that feel comforting and homemade without requiring every pot and pan in the kitchen. This creamy chicken and rice skillet is just that — simple, hearty, and deeply flavorful with only six ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or bone broth for extra richness
- 1 package Alouette garlic & herb cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
Cook the chicken
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5–7 minutes.
Add the rice and broth
- Stir in the rice, then pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze any golden bits.
Stir in the cheese
- Add the package of Alouette garlic & herb cheese. Stir until the cheese begins to melt into the broth and rice.
Bake
- Bring everything to a simmer, cover, and transfer to a 375°F oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
Stir and top
- Remove from the oven, stir the rice mixture to prevent sticking, then sprinkle cheddar cheese and green onions on top. Cover again.
Bake once more
- Return to the oven for 10 more minutes, until the rice is tender and the cheese is melted.
Serve
- Spoon into bowls and enjoy warm — no extra sides required (though a crisp salad makes a nice pairing).