Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice. This delightful dish features juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce, paired with fluffy rice that soaks up all the flavors. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is simple to prepare and promises to create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and golden brown.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook in the skillet for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream while scraping up any bits from the skillet. Stir in soy sauce and thyme; let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Spread uncooked rice evenly in the baking dish; pour creamy mixture over the rice.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until rice absorbs liquid. Remove foil in the last 5 minutes to crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg