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20-Minute Creamy Chicken & Rice

One skillet, four ingredients, pure comfort. Chicken breast, rice, cheddar, and cream soup come together in 20 minutes flat.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
42g
20-Minute Creamy Chicken & Rice
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken pieces and cook, stirring often, until no pink remains, about 6 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in rice, cream soup, and 1.5 cups water. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.

  3. Step 3

    Cook covered for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.

  4. Step 4

    Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Step 5

    Serve hot straight from the skillet.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch) with a lid
  • spoon for stirring
  • measuring cups

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