Description
Creamy smothered chicken and rice is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken enveloped in a rich sauce, served over fluffy rice—perfect for family dinners or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add the minced garlic.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; place it in the skillet. Cook until browned (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Add chicken broth and scrape up any bits from the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Serve creamy chicken over rice, garnished with green onions or parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg