Description
Experience the rich and creamy flavors of this indulgent Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice dish that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts smothered in a decadent cream sauce, served over fluffy rice – a comfort food classic!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (About 1.5 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Rice:
- 1 cup rice (Uncooked)
- 2 cups chicken broth
Cream Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the rice: Under cold water until clear, then cook with chicken broth. Set aside.
- Sauté onions: In olive oil until translucent, then add garlic.
- Cook chicken: Season and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make cream sauce: In the same skillet, combine cream with onions and garlic. Simmer.
- Add peas: If desired, cook in the sauce.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, simmer to blend flavors.
- Serve: Over cooked rice, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half or a non-dairy cream substitute.
- Adjust seasoning to taste with additional herbs or spices.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice, Chicken and Rice, Creamy Chicken Recipe
