Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce served over fluffy rice. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add chicken to the skillet and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes each side.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape any brown bits from the skillet. Let simmer gently.
- Mix in heavy cream and add uncooked rice. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg