Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests. This dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce served over flavorful rice, creating a satisfying meal that warms the heart. With a blend of garlic, smoked paprika, and cheeses, each bite is bursting with flavor. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, this versatile dish is ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend gatherings. Your family will love diving into this indulgent yet easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (chopped) (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux. Gradually add milk and broth until smooth. Stir in garlic powder, thyme, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan until melted.
- Return chicken to skillet with rice; pour creamy sauce over everything and stir gently to combine. Let simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg