Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken and fluffy rice in a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty meal that warms both the belly and the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- Add aromatics: In the same skillet, add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Incorporate rice: Stir in the rice until well-coated with onion mixture.
- Pour liquids: Add chicken broth and heavy cream; stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken: Nestle the chicken back into the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for about 20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Fluff & serve: Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg