Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a delectable one-pot meal featuring tender chicken in a rich sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Long-grain white rice
- Fresh garlic
- Onion
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Cream cheese
- Salt, pepper, paprika
- Optional vegetables (like peas or bell peppers)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook each side until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any flavorful bits from the pan. Stir in cream cheese until fully melted.
- Add rinsed rice and optional vegetables; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir gently before serving hot; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use bone-in chicken thighs instead of breasts. Swap rice for quinoa for a healthier alternative. Customize the dish with your favorite spices or vegetables.