π Creamy Chicken & Rice (4 Ingredients)
π Youβll need (just 4):
Chicken thighs or breasts
White rice
Chicken broth
Heavy cream (or canned coconut milk for dairy-free)
(Salt & pepper donβt count β kitchen basics get a free pass π)
π³ How to make it (one pan, super cozy):
Sear the chicken
Season lightly with salt & pepper. Brown in a pan with a little oil, 3β4 min per side. Remove and set aside.
Toast the rice
Add rice to the same pan. Stir 30β60 seconds so it gets a little toasty and flavorful.
Simmer
Pour in chicken broth. Nestle the chicken back in. Cover and simmer ~15 minutes (until rice is tender and chicken is cooked).
Make it creamy
Stir in the cream. Simmer uncovered 2β3 minutes until it turns dreamy and cozy.
π§Έ Cozy vibes upgrade (optional, still 4 ingredients):
Swap rice for orzo or egg noodles
Use rotisserie chicken to make it extra lazy-night friendly
Add black pepper for that βthis is restaurant-goodβ feeling
If you want, I can give you:
a vegetarian 4-ingredient hug-in-a-bowl
a spicy cozy version
or a dump-and-bake oven version for zero effort nights π