Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Easy Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice Dinner Recipe. This delightful dish features tender, seasoned chicken simmered to perfection in a rich, creamy sauce served over fluffy rice. With its quick preparation time and mouthwatering ingredients, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Customize it with your favorite vegetables and enjoy a satisfying meal that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or non-dairy alternative)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting it dry and seasoning both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Cook the rice by boiling with water or chicken broth until tender.
- Sear the seasoned chicken in a hot skillet until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the onion in the same skillet until soft; add garlic and cook briefly.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in cream and optional peas before returning the chicken to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve over fluffy rice, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg