Cheesy Chicken Rice Bowl (Printable Version)
Tender chicken draped in smooth sauce over tasty rice—cozy and delicious.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
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4 chicken breasts without bones or skin
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1 teaspoon powdered garlic
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1 teaspoon powdered onion
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1 teaspoon paprika with smoky flavor
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Salt and pepper, add as you like
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2 tablespoons oil from olives
→ For the Rice
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1 cup white rice with long grains
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2 cups broth made from chicken
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ For the Creamy Sauce
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2 tablespoons butter without salt
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2 tablespoons flour for all uses
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1 1/2 cups milk (whole)
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1/2 cup broth from chicken
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1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded up
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1/2 cup cheese from Parmesan grated finely
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Chopped fresh parsley for topping
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Mix the powdered garlic, onion, smoky paprika, salt, and pepper on your chicken breasts. Pour oil in a big pan and heat it up medium-high. Brown the chicken about 4-5 minutes each side till they look golden. Take them out and put aside.
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Pour chicken broth and salt in a pot and let it boil. Put in your rice, turn down the heat, cover it, and let it cook for 15-18 minutes until soft and the water's gone. Fluff it up and set it aside.
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Using the same pan from the chicken, melt your butter on medium. Add flour and stir for 1-2 minutes till it's a bit golden. Slowly pour in milk and broth while you keep stirring to avoid lumps. Add the garlic powder, thyme, and both cheeses. Let it cook 3-4 minutes till it gets thick and the cheese melts.
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Put chicken back in the pan and cover it with your creamy sauce. Pop a lid on and let it bubble gently for 10 minutes so the chicken cooks through and gets tender.
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Put some rice on each plate, add your saucy chicken on top, and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve it right away while it's hot.
# Additional Notes:
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Toss in some cooked mushrooms or sweet onions to make the sauce even tastier.
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Want it creamier? Just let your sauce simmer a bit longer or throw in some extra cheese.
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Try brown rice instead if you want, but you'll need to cook it around 40 minutes.