Best One Skillet Cheesy Chicken And Rice Recipes

ONE SKILLET CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions, garlic and chicken. Stir occasionally. Cook for 4-5 minutes until chicken cooked almost all the way through.
• Add rice and toast for 3-4 minutes.
• Add chicken stock, enchilada sauce, cumin, red pepper flakes and salt.
• Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and cover with a tight fitting lid.
• Cook, covered, 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat.
• Spread cheese over the top, replace cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Top with sour cream and chopped cilantro when serving.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE SKILLET RECIPE

Steps:

• In the bottom of a large skillet pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add in the onion, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft (about 6 minutes).
• Add in the rice and garlic and cook for 1 minute (stirring occasionally). Add in the broth, milk, and remaining salt. Add pepper to taste.
• Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to keep the rice from sticking to the pot.
• Add in the cooked chicken, stir to mix it all together, and bring back to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover skillet with a lid, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender* (about 15-18 minutes).
• Remove skillet pan from heat. Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and 1 cup of cheese.
• Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
• Top with the remaining cheese and place the lid on top of the skillet and let the cheese melt and the rice continue to steam (about 5 minutes).
• Serve and enjoy!