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Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet is the ultimate comfort-food dinner made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, vegetables, and a rich blend of melted cheeses. This easy one-pan meal is creamy, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ***For the Chicken
  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ***For the Rice Skillet
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ***For the Cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • ***Garnish
  • fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Season the Chicken

    Toss chicken with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

  2. Step 2: Brown the Chicken

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes until lightly golden.
    Transfer to a plate.

  3. Step 3: Cook the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes.

  4. Step 4: Add Rice

    Stir in rice and Italian seasoning.
    Pour in chicken broth.
    Bring to a gentle boil.

  5. Step 5: Simmer

    Return chicken to the skillet.
    Cover and reduce heat to low.
    Cook for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender and broth is absorbed.

  6. Step 6: Add Cheese

    Stir in cream cheese until melted.
    Add cheddar and mozzarella.
    Mix until creamy and cheesy.
    Fold in peas.

  7. Step 7: Serve

    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.