Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, velvety sauce over fluffy rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Each bite envelops you in comfort, making it an instant favorite for everyone around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant and translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir gently and simmer until slightly thickened (approximately 5 minutes).
- Stir in rice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cover and reduce heat; let simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Gently stir before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, incorporate vegetables like peas or spinach. - Substitute wild rice for a nuttier flavor. - Enjoy leftovers by reheating with a splash of broth to maintain creaminess.