Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken in a luscious sauce with fluffy rice that absorbs all the delightful flavors. This dish not only warms your heart but also brings family and friends together around the dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it promises satisfaction with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear seasoned chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken, add onions and garlic to the skillet, and sauté until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream and seasonings; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook rice according to package instructions while chicken simmers. Fluff when ready.
- Serve the rice topped with creamy smothered chicken and additional sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg