Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice is the ultimate comfort food that brings gourmet flavors right to your table. This easy one-pan recipe features succulent chicken breasts enveloped in a rich and cheesy garlic-infused sauce, perfectly paired with fragrant jasmine or basmati rice. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is not only simple to prepare but also a surefire way to impress family and friends. In just under an hour, you can enjoy a hearty meal that’s as satisfying as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes, then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in shredded cheese until melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for an additional 3–4 minutes to warm through.
- Serve smothered chicken over cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 175mg