Description
Creamy smothered chicken and rice is a comforting dish made with tender chicken and creamy sauce served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Brown chicken on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Add rice and stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, add chicken back to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- You can use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy smothered chicken and rice, chicken recipe, comfort food