Chicken Rice Cream Cheese Recipe

April 30, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

Chicken rice cream cheese recipe is a flavorful and creamy dish that is perfect for dinner. It is a combination of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy cheese sauce that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. This recipe is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 15 minutes. You will need to cook the chicken, rice, and prepare the cheese sauce.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 30 minutes. You will need to bake the chicken and rice in the oven for 20-25 minutes until it is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

9x13 inch baking dish
Large skillet
Measuring cups and spoons
Mixing bowl

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cook rice according to package directions using chicken broth instead of water. Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper to the rice while cooking.
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and milk. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir until smooth.
When the rice is done, stir in the cream cheese mixture and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
Spread the rice mixture evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Top with cooked chicken and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add some chopped jalapenos or red pepper flakes to the chicken while cooking. You can also add some diced tomatoes or green chilies to the rice mixture for extra flavor.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 6 servings. Each serving contains approximately:

Calories: 388
Protein: 26 g
Fat: 18 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 627 mg

Recipe Tips

To save time, you can use leftover cooked chicken instead of cooking it from scratch. You can also use instant rice instead of regular rice, just follow the package directions for cooking. If you don't have chicken broth, you can use water instead, but the flavor will not be as rich. Finally, you can use any type of cheese you like for the topping, such as mozzarella or pepper jack. Enjoy!