Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a delightful comfort dish that brings warmth and flavor to any table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a velvety, cheesy sauce, served atop fluffy rice. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it requires minimal ingredients and just one skillet, making cleanup a breeze. In only 45 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Whether paired with a crisp salad or some sautéed vegetables, this dish is sure to become a staple in your weekly menu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes each side until golden brown.
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until tender.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour until golden. Gradually add milk and broth to create a smooth sauce. Stir in cheeses and seasonings until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, cover, and simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 340g)
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 119mg