🌵🍲 Chili Champions & Backyard Cooks 🍲🌵Chuckwagon Recipe of the Day – Thursday, April 16, 2026🔥 Cowboy Campfire Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Rice 🔥

🌵🍲 Chili Champions & Backyard Cooks 🍲🌵Chuckwagon Recipe of the Day – Thursday, April 16, 2026🔥 Cowboy Campfire Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Rice 🔥

Good morning, ! 🤠Today’s chuckwagon favorite is a rich, creamy, and flavor-packed one-pan meal that feels a little extra special while still being simple to make.

With tender chicken, creamy rice, and a bold garlic parmesan flavor, this dish is perfect for a cozy evening or a satisfying family meal.

🍗🧄🧀 Ingredients

• 1½ lbs chicken (cubed or sliced)

• 1 tablespoon oil or butter

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup uncooked rice

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup milk or heavy cream

• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

• Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

🔥 Chuckwagon Cooking Instructions

1️⃣ Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.

2️⃣ Add oil and cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3️⃣ In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.

4️⃣ Add uncooked rice and stir for 1–2 minutes to lightly toast.

5️⃣ Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.

6️⃣ Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until rice is tender.

7️⃣ Stir in cooked chicken, milk, parmesan cheese, and seasonings.

8️⃣ Let simmer another 5 minutes until creamy and well combined.

🥄 Chuckwagon Serving Tip

Serve hot with:

• Warm bread 🧈

• A side salad

• Or enjoy it straight from the skillet 🤠

⭐ Campfire Tip

Stir gently at the end to keep the creamy texture smooth—too much stirring early can make the rice sticky.

💜 Miss Sarah’s Kitchen Encouragement

God’s goodness shows up in both the simple and the special moments.

Let today be filled with gratitude, knowing He is working in every detail of your life.

📖 Scripture for Today

“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”— Psalm 103:1 (KJV)

Come back tomorrow as we head into the weekend with more Chuckwagon favorites and hearty meals! 🍲🔥🤠