Description
Simplicity defines this 5-ingredient souper rice, where minimal effort yields maximum flavor. Mexican-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly to create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups uncooked instant rice
- 1 (10.75 ounces / 305 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth or stock
Seasoning and Garnish:
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated or from a can)
- 1 pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Combine cream of chicken soup and chicken broth in a spacious saucepan, whisking thoroughly to create a smooth, uniform liquid base.
- Apply medium-high heat, stirring consistently until the mixture reaches a gentle, bubbling simmer, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Introduce uncooked instant rice, grated Parmesan cheese, and freshly ground black pepper directly into the simmering liquid, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Securely cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, then immediately remove from heat source to allow gentle steaming.
- Allow the rice to rest, undisturbed, for 5-8 minutes, enabling the grains to absorb the flavorful liquid and achieve a tender, creamy consistency.
- Uncover and fluff the rice gently with a fork, ensuring even texture throughout the dish.
- Transfer the aromatic rice mixture to serving plates, presenting a quick, comforting meal that combines rich, savory flavors in minutes.
Notes
- Quick and creamy rice dish that requires minimal cooking skills and just five ingredients.
- Instant rice absorbs the savory broth and cream of chicken soup, creating a rich, velvety texture.
- Perfect weeknight side dish or light meal ready in less than 15 minutes from start to finish.
- Parmesan cheese adds a subtle tangy depth and enhances the overall flavor profile of the dish.
- One-pan recipe means easy preparation and minimal cleanup, making it ideal for busy home cooks.
- Versatile recipe that can be easily customized by adding cooked chicken or vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg