Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of the Best Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe, a delightful blend of tender chicken breasts enveloped in a creamy sauce served over fluffy rice. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 50 minutes—but also family-friendly, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. With its rich flavors and customizable options, it’s guaranteed to please everyone around your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In a saucepan, bring chicken broth and salt to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- In the same skillet used for chicken, melt butter. Whisk in flour to create a roux. Gradually add milk and broth until smooth and thickened. Stir in garlic powder, thyme, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan until melted.
- Return chicken to skillet; spoon sauce over it. Serve with rice and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg