Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy sauce served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then add dried thyme. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve chicken and sauce over a bed of cooked white rice, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken for extra flavor if preferred, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg