Description
Best Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting, home-cooked meal that brings family and friends together. This dish features tender chicken smothered in a rich, savory sauce served over fluffy rice, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. With its aromatic blend of spices and creamy texture, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that warms hearts and fills bellies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt, pepper, paprika (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until golden brown (about 3 minutes).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Pour this mix over the chicken.
- Stir in uncooked rice evenly. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice absorbs most liquid.
- Check seasoning preferences before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg