Cheesy Chicken Rice Bowl (Print)
Juicy chicken bathed in smooth cheese gravy, piled on top of fluffy rice for a soul-warming, filling dinner choice.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Prep
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Four chicken breasts with no skin or bones
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A teaspoon of onion powder
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One teaspoon of garlic powder
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A teaspoon of smoked paprika
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Salt and pepper as you like it
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Two tablespoons of olive oil
→ Rice Base
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A cup of white rice (long-grain)
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Two cups of stock made from chicken
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Half a teaspoon of salt
→ Creamy Sauce
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Two spoons of butter, not salted
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Two tablespoons of plain flour
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One and a half cups of milk (whole)
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Half a cup of chicken broth
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Half a teaspoon of garlic powder
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A quarter teaspoon of thyme
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A half-cup of shredded cheddar
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Half a cup of Parmesan, grated
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Chopped parsley to scatter on top
# Steps:
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Coat the chicken breasts with a mix of smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and some salt and pepper.
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Warm olive oil in a big skillet over medium to high heat. Cook the chicken on each side for 4-5 minutes until it gets a nice golden color. Take the chicken out and keep it aside.
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Heat up the chicken stock with salt in a medium pan until it starts boiling. Add the rice, turn the heat to low, cover it, and let it cook for about 15-18 minutes till the rice is soft and the stock is soaked up. Fluff it up using a fork when it's done, then set it to cool.
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Use the frying pan where you cooked the chicken and melt butter on medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook it for a minute or two until it's a light golden shade.
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Pour the milk and chicken broth bit by bit into the pan while mixing nonstop, so the sauce stays smooth. Toss in the garlic powder, thyme, cheddar, and Parmesan. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes so the sauce thickens and the cheese melts completely.
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Put the chicken breasts back into the pan, then lay the creamy sauce over the top. Cover it and cook on low heat for around 10 minutes so it softens and fully cooks.
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Spoon some of the cooked rice onto a plate, add the chicken covered in sauce on top, and sprinkle some fresh parsley before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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Rest the chicken for a few minutes before serving to keep it juicy. If the sauce becomes too thick, just mix in a splash of milk or broth to thin it out.