Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken enveloped in a rich sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for cozy family dinners or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Salt
- Pepper
- Thyme
- Paprika
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sear seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes per side).
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture; whisk well and gradually pour in chicken broth until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Let the creamy chicken simmer for about 10 minutes until fully cooked. Serve over rice with sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken with turkey or add vegetables like broccoli for extra nutrition. Adjust seasonings according to taste for a personalized flavor experience.