Dinner: Creamy Chicken and Rice (VIDEO)

Creamy chicken and rice is so satisfying and a one-pot meal! This chicken and rice recipe has all the creaminess of risotto and heartiness of plov. Perfect for lunch or dinner!

INGREDIENTS FOR Creamy Chicken and Rice:

1/4 cup olive oil
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
1 med onion, finely diced
2 large carrots, grated or cut into matchsticks
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs,
2 tsp salt (we used sea salt), divided
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 bay leaves, optional
1 cup dry white wine such as Chardonnay
5 cups hot low sodium chicken broth
2 cups medium grain rice such as Jasmine rice
1 head garlic
1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving