Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a delightful comfort food dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. This recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious creamy sauce, served over fluffy rice that soaks up all the delicious flavors. With its rich taste and simple preparation, this meal is sure to impress family and friends alike. In just a few easy steps, you can create a satisfying dish that warms the heart and fills the belly. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or planning for an intimate gathering, this creamy chicken dish is an irresistible choice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (chopped (for garnish))
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In a saucepan, bring chicken broth and salt to boil; add rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until tender.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour until lightly golden.
- Gradually add whole milk and chicken broth while whisking until smooth; stir in spices and cheeses until thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet; cover and simmer on low for about 10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve over rice, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg