Comforting Creamy Chicken and Rice with Fresh Herbs

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp mustard powder
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
• salt
• black pepper
• Parmesan cheese, grated
• fresh parsley, chopped
• black pepper, freshly cracked