Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender chicken with creamy sauce and fluffy rice, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of long-grain white rice
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add the rice and stir for a minute to toast it slightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Stir in the heavy cream and return the chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg