Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting, one-pan meal that delivers rich flavors and tender chicken in a luscious sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknights or impressing guests, it combines succulent chicken breasts with aromatic garlic, onions, and creamy heavy cream over fluffy rice. This dish guarantees warm smiles around the dinner table, making it an instant favorite for families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until browned on both sides (about 6 minutes per side).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in heavy cream, thyme, and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Add uncooked rice to the skillet; cover with a lid and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg