Creamy Chicken and Rice Skillet ($10 Family Dinner Idea)
This creamy, cheesy skillet is comfort food at its finest. It’s a one-pot meal that my entire family enjoys. And, not only is it yummy, it’s frugal and quick too!
Ingredients
Ingredients for Creamy Chicken and Rice Skillet:
- 2 yellow onions diced (Aldi – $1.49 for 3 lbs) — $0.33
- 4 Tablespoons butter Aldi – $2.79 for 1-lb — $0.35
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced into small pieces (Aldi) — $2.49
- 2 cups white rice Aldi – $2.95 for 3-lbs — $0.98
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, pepper to taste
- 1 carton chicken broth (32 oz) plus two cups of water Aldi — $1.39
- 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables Aldi — $0.98
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream Aldi – $4.95 for 32oz — $0.83
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded (Aldi) — $1.49
Ingredients for Tossed Salad:
- 1 carton organic spring mix reduced (Aldi) — $1
- 1 shredded carrot
- 1 handful grape tomatoes Aldi — approximately $0.75
Instructions
- Add the diced onions and butter to an oven-safe deep skillet. Sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft.
- Add the diced chicken and continue to stir and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the rice, thyme, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chicken broth, and water, and stir to combine. Turn the heat up to medium high, place a lid on the skillet, and bring to a boil. Once it boils, turn the heat down to low and continue simmering for 15 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally.
- Add the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes, covered.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and stir. Add more salt to taste, if desired.
- Top with shredded cheese. Turn on the oven broiler and place the skillet under the broiler until cheese starts to brown.
- Prepare the tossed salad (or another side of your choice) by adding the spring mix, shredded carrot, and grape tomatoes to a bowl. (If desired, add a dressing you have on hand or drizzle some oil and vinegar and toss together.)
Notes
Tonight I served this Chicken and Rice Skillet with a simple tossed salad, since I found some huge tubs of organic spring mix at Aldi that were reduced down to $2 each, but it pairs well with so many different sides — and it can also stand alone as an entire meal in and of itself!
Nutrition
Calories: 683kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 997mg | Potassium: 652mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5233IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 342mg | Iron: 2mg
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