Cream Cheese Rice Recipe

August 24, 2023 Post a Comment

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{One Skillet} Cream Cheese Mexican Chicken & Rice Chelsea's Messy Apron from www.chelseasmessyapron.com

Description

Cream Cheese Rice is a delicious and creamy side dish that is perfect for any meal. The cream cheese adds a rich and indulgent flavor that pairs perfectly with the rice. This recipe is easy to make and can be ready in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time

Preparation for this recipe takes approximately 10 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for this recipe is about 20 minutes.

Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

Saucepan
Wooden spoon
Cutting board
Knife
Measuring cups and spoons

Method

In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
Add the rice and stir well.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan.
Simmer for about 18 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
Add the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and parsley to the rice.
Stir until the cheese is melted and the ingredients are well combined.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For a bit of added flavor, try adding garlic or onion powder to the rice as it cooks. You can also add in some cooked and crumbled bacon for a delicious twist.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately:

Calories: 385
Protein: 16g
Fat: 25g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 1026mg

Recipe Tips

To make this recipe even easier, you can use a rice cooker to cook the rice. Simply add the chicken broth and rice to the rice cooker and let it do the work for you. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a saucepan and add the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Follow the remaining steps as written.