Description
A rich and comforting one pot creamy honey mustard chicken and rice made with tender chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and a velvety honey Dijon sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and satisfying family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6 pieces)
- 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and allow it to warm for a couple of minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the Dijon mustard and honey until smooth and set aside.
- Add olive oil to the hot pan. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper, then sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the uncooked rice and toast for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir in the honey mustard mixture. Return the chicken to the pot, nestling it into the rice.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 18 to 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm with extra sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, lightly toast the rice before adding liquids.
- If the rice seems slightly undercooked, add a splash of broth and cook a few more minutes covered.
- Leftovers reheat best with a small splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: one pot creamy honey mustard chicken and rice, honey mustard chicken, chicken and rice dinner, creamy chicken skillet, easy one pot meal