Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is the epitome of comfort food, combining tender chicken with a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce over fluffy rice. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights at home, this dish is quick to prepare and easy to customize, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. In just under an hour, you can create a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 thighs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup white or brown rice
Instructions
- Cook the rice in a medium saucepan with chicken broth according to package instructions.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet with olive oil and butter until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic. Add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings; simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, cover, and simmer until cooked through.
- Serve over fluffy rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg