Description
Indulge in the delicious Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken Rice, a one-pan dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce infused with zesty pepper jack cheese. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it over fresh greens, alongside crusty bread, or in cozy bowls topped with cilantro for a comforting meal that the whole family will love. With its quick preparation and delightful flavors, this dish is bound to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Paprika
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent; add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Season chicken breasts with paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook each side for 5–7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Toast rice in the same skillet for 1–2 minutes before adding chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add sliced chicken back into the skillet; mix well before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg