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Creamy Chicken and Rice with Tuna

A comforting one-pan dish combining chicken, rice, and tuna in a creamy milk sauce.

Standard Savory

Made August 16, 2026

Prep

10m

Cook

25m

Serves

1

Difficulty

easy

Total: 40 minutes

Allergens: dairy, fish

Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).

Ensure fish (tuna) is cooked to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) if using fresh tuna; canned tuna is already cooked and only needs to be heated through.

Wash hands and surfaces after handling raw chicken.

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Ingredients

  • 150 g Chicken

  • 60 g Rice

  • 1 can of tuna can

  • 1/2 onions

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 200 ml Milk

  • 150 ml water

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tools you'll need

large skillet wooden spoon measuring cups knife cutting board

Chef's tip: Use leftover cooked chicken to save time.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dice the onion and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season chicken with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

    ~5 min
  2. 2

    Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

    ~8 min
  3. 3

    Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute. Pour in water and milk, bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    ~16 min
  4. 4

    While step 3 cooks

    While the rice cooks, drain the tuna can. After 15 minutes, fluff the rice with a fork, then gently fold in the drained tuna. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

    ~15 min
  5. 5

    Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    ~5 min