Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that combines succulent chicken with fluffy rice, all enveloped in a rich, velvety cream sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this dish is simple to prepare yet full of flavor. In just one pot, you can create a delicious meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper; add paprika if desired.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and soy sauce; bring to a simmer before adding thyme.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the creamy mixture over it; sprinkle rice around the chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 330g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Feel free to add vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for added nutrition. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days; reheat gently on the stovetop.