One Pot Creamy Chicken & Rice | Family & Budget Friendly Meal

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: cream of mushroom soup

Cream of mushroom soup is often less expensive and can still provide creaminess.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

American cheese is usually cheaper and melts well.

Start by boiling chicken thighs in a pot.

Add 1 diced onion and 2 stalks of diced celery to the pot.

Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, and Cajun seasoning.

Add Nor chicken bouillon powder to the pot.

Bring the pot to a boil and cook the chicken until tender, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pot and shred or dice it.

Add the shredded chicken back into the pot along with 1 can of cream of chicken with herbs.

Stir the cream of chicken into the mixture until well combined.

Add 1 cup of water to the pot, adjusting as necessary to ensure enough liquid.

Add 2 cups of washed rice to the pot and stir well.

Cover the pot with a lid and cook until the rice is tender, which typically takes 15 to 20 minutes.

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