Creating Creamy Chicken and Rice is a breeze when you follow these easy steps:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather and chop all your ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
2. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Cook Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
5. Add Rice: Stir in the rice and cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing it to toast slightly.
6. Incorporate Broth: Pour in the chicken broth, adding the dried thyme and paprika. Stir well to combine.
7. Return Chicken: Place the cooked chicken back into the skillet, nestling it into the rice mixture.
8. Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
9. Stir in Cream: Once the rice is cooked, stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes to warm through.
10. Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.

Follow these steps, and you’ll have a deliciously creamy chicken and rice dish that’s sure to impress anyone at your dining table.