Description
Creamy smothered chicken and rice is the ultimate comfort dish that will warm your heart on a chilly evening. Tender chicken breasts are sautéed to perfection and enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, served over fluffy long-grain rice. This delightful meal not only tantalizes your taste buds but also brings family and friends together around the dinner table, ensuring smiles all around. Easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Dive into this flavorful experience that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prep by chopping garlic and onion.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side) until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- When chicken is almost done, add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until translucent.
- Remove chicken from skillet; sprinkle flour over drippings in the pan and whisk for one minute. Gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream while whisking.
- Stir in rinsed rice, return chicken to skillet, cover with lid, and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg