This chicken and rice dish is so satisfying - a must try! It has all of the heartiness of plov and creamy deliciousness of a risotto. The chicken turns out tender and so flavorful.
2cupsmedium grain rice, or Jasmine rice, un-rinsed**
1headgarlic
1/3cupItalian parsley, finely chopped
1/2cupparmesan cheese, shredded, plus more for serving
Instructions
Using a dutch oven or heavy bottom pot with tight fitting lid, over medium/high heat, add 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 Tbsp unsalted butter. Once butter is melted and hot, stir in diced onion, grated carrots and 1 tsp salt. Sautee until soft and golden (8-10 min).
Add trimmed, chopped chicken thighs, 2 bay leaves, another 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Saute, stirring occasionally until chicken is golden on all sides (5 mins).
Increase the heat to high and add 1 cup white wine. Boil down the wine, scraping the bottom until most of the wine has evaporated.
Add the hot chicken broth, then stir in the rice.
Without separating the cloves (leaving the root end intact), slice the end off a whole head of garlic to expose the garlic cloves. Set the whole head into the center of your rice, sliced side down. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is fully cooked (15 mins).
Turn off the heat, remove garlic head (you can either push the cloves of garlic out into the rice and eat it or discard it) and quickly stir in remaining 2 Tbsp butter until fully incorporated. Finally, stir in chopped parsley and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. It should be creamy. Serve right away or leave the lid on to keep it warm until serving. Garnish with more fresh parsley to serve.
Notes
** A note on using brown rice instead of Jasmine rice. 2 of my readers both tried brown rice and both said they had great results but it took 45 minutes too cook rather than 15 minutes. Another reader said she tried instant brown rice and it took the same amount of time to cook as Jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Chicken and Rice Recipe (a one-pot meal)
Amount per Serving
Calories
385
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
58
mg
19
%
Sodium
628
mg
27
%
Potassium
500
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
2388
IU
48
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
96
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.