Chicken and rice is one of the ultimate comfort foods. White wine classes it up a bit and cream makes it decadent. Toss in the veggies to keep it healthy and you have a quick but delicious meal on your hands.
The inspiration for this meal was 1 part desperation (dinner needed to get made), 1 part inspiration (what to do with that no longer drinkable wine in the fridge) and 1 part craving (I really wanted rice).
I honestly believe that it’s time like these that some of the best meals are created. A little bit of prep, a bit more time in the pan, rice set to cook in the rice cooker, dinner was shaping up to be delicious and fairly easy. I was pleased. Turns out all the mouths at the table were pleased too.
Ingredients
- 6-8 Chicken thighs; sliced
- 1 red bell pepper; diced
- 1/2 medium onion; diced
- 3 cups cooked rice (I used a rice blend with 3 types of rice)
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup broth
- 1 tsp . herbs de provence
- 3 garlic cloves; grated/minced
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1 cup peas
- Salt/pepper; to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
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Season the chicken thighs on both sides
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In a pan, add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat
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Sear the chicken on both sides, getting nice color
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Add the bell pepper and onion, cook for about 2 minutes or until onions and peppers begin to soften
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Reduce heat to medium
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Add the wine, broth, garlic, herbs and s/p. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through
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Add the rice, cook an addition 3-5 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed
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Add the peas and cream, stir gently
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Taste for seasoning, add any needed salt or pepper
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Top with optional parmesan cheese
29 Comments
Healing Tomato
October 23, 2014 at 9:10 amWhat a wonderful recipe. You are a master cook!
Michelle
October 24, 2014 at 3:20 pmThank you HT! I like to try to be a master chef, maybe someday.
The Food Hunter
October 23, 2014 at 3:12 pmLove this recipe…adding it to my meal plan for next week!
Michelle
October 24, 2014 at 3:19 pmExcellent, thank you. It’s really simple to make.
Dedy@Dentist Chef
October 23, 2014 at 3:50 pmDamn delicious and comforting chicken rice!!!
Michelle
October 24, 2014 at 3:18 pmThank you Dedy! It really was comforting.
Robyn
October 29, 2014 at 8:47 amI love chicken and rice dishes – they are my ultimate comfort food! This dish looks so delicious and I wish some was waiting for me tonight at home. Any chance you could Fed Ex some, Michelle? lol. Great recipe 🙂
Michelle
October 29, 2014 at 9:42 amHow about I just take a mini vacation your way and make you some? LOL
Maggie
November 1, 2014 at 3:06 amChicken and rice are my comfortable food too! The cream idea is great. I only used the sauce on chicken pasta, but never thought I can use on rice. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Michelle
November 1, 2014 at 12:06 pmThis is a perfect comfort food. The white wine and creamy just make it a bit better. Thank you.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
February 7, 2015 at 6:41 amI love cooking with wine!
Michelle
February 7, 2015 at 10:26 amYes, cooking with wine is fun…some in the pot, some in me, some more in the pot, a lot more in me….
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories
February 7, 2015 at 10:16 amOh emm gee. This looks sooooo good Michelle! Pinned and definitely in my future!
Michelle
February 7, 2015 at 10:27 amThank you Karen! It was a really tasty dish…the wine, the cream, the rice…yes.
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
February 7, 2015 at 10:16 amMmm, I love the concept of this, much like a mock risotto! I’ll definitely be giving this recipe a try – rice and chicken are staples in our house, but I run out of ideas sometimes!
Michelle
February 7, 2015 at 10:28 amYes, mock risotto because I am ‘chicken’ to make risotto!
heather @french press
February 7, 2015 at 10:34 amthis really does look like a perfect weeknight meal, healthy and delicious!
Michelle
February 7, 2015 at 1:30 pmThank you Heather!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
September 14, 2015 at 10:08 pmYummy, this is such perfect comfort food!
Michelle
September 15, 2015 at 3:28 pmYes, this is so on my list of comfort foods…thank you.
Stephanie @CopyKat.com
September 15, 2015 at 4:58 amI adore this. I love simple chicken recipes. I also really like that this recipe is made with chicken thighs. They have more flavor and are easier on your budget. I love cooking with wine. Pinning this!
Michelle
September 15, 2015 at 3:28 pmThey really are the best part of the chicken, plus they are great for portion control, which I always need.
Marye
September 15, 2015 at 5:32 amThis looks absolutely beautiful! I am going to save this for later!
Michelle
September 15, 2015 at 3:29 pmThank you so much Marye, hope you enjoy it.
Ali @ Home & Plate
September 15, 2015 at 6:21 amDesperation and inspiration sometimes make the best dinners. This dish looks delicious and perfect for when you are craving a yummy dinner.
Michelle
September 15, 2015 at 3:29 pmThank you Ali.
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert
September 15, 2015 at 8:53 pmThis looks AMAZING! I had a chicken in white wine sauce last night but it did not look NEARLY as good as this. I just bookmarked it in my “Cooking Next” folder!
Michelle
September 16, 2015 at 12:26 amHope you enjoy it Sabrina and I am certain whatever you made last night was AMAZING.
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