Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich sauce served over fluffy rice, perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Onion
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Long-grain white rice
- Paprika and thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in olive oil until translucent.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika; brown on both sides in the skillet.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in uncooked rice, cover, and bake for 25-30 minutes until rice is tender.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork; garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider searing the chicken skin-on. Customize with your favorite vegetables like peas or bell peppers. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.