Description
This creamy smothered chicken and rice recipe is a quick and satisfying dinner that brings the whole family together. With tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce served over fluffy rice, it’s the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. In just 45 minutes, you can create a hearty meal that’s both flavorful and kid-approved. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this dish warms the soul and satisfies cravings with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook rice in chicken broth with salt until tender. Set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook seasoned chicken until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux. Gradually add milk and broth while whisking until thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in seasonings and cheeses until melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for an additional few minutes.
- Serve over rice garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 380g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg