Description
Creamy smothered chicken and rice is a heartwarming dish featuring tender chicken in a rich sauce served over fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop garlic and measure out rice.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook seasoned chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Incorporate liquids: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the skillet. Stir in heavy cream until combined.
- Mix in rice: Gradually add rice, ensuring it's coated with sauce; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook: Cover and reduce heat to low; cook undisturbed for about 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg