Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice, a dish that brings warmth to any family dinner or gathering. This recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, creamy sauce, paired perfectly with fluffy rice. The blend of spices and cheeses creates a deliciously satisfying meal that’s not only easy to make but also impressive enough for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth and salt to boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until tender.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden. Gradually add milk and broth while whisking to form a smooth sauce. Stir in garlic powder, thyme, cheddar, and Parmesan until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet; spoon sauce over it and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve rice topped with creamy chicken and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg