Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that warms your heart and fills your belly. This easy, one-pot dish features tender chicken breasts bathed in a rich, velvety sauce, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, cooked
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your favorite seasonings (e.g., thyme, paprika)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and onion.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil or butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sear until golden brown on both sides.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until fragrant (about 3-5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any bits from the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- Whisk in heavy cream and seasonings; let simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in cooked rice and combine well for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: For added flavor, feel free to incorporate your favorite vegetables like spinach or bell peppers into the dish. For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes during cooking.