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One Pot Creamy Chicken & Rice

 


Source: The Wholesome Dish (adapted)

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 small onion, diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 large chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
1 cup white rice
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup half & half
1 dried bay leaf
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
Pour oil into a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery and onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often. Add the garlic and cook 1-2 more minutes. Add the chicken, rice, broth, milk, half & half and bay leaf. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the skillet and cook for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Add water to the pan if necessary to get the rice tender. Remove the skillet from the heat and remove the bay leaf from the skillet. Stir in the corn and cheese until combined. Cover and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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