Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a delightful, indulgent dish featuring tender chicken enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce served over fluffy rice. The ultimate comfort food for family dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain rice (white or brown)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and dried thyme until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, mixing thoroughly until combined. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Return the browned chicken to the skillet along with uncooked rice, ensuring everything is coated in the sauce.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for approximately 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider incorporating vegetables like spinach or bell peppers into the dish.
- If you prefer a different grain, quinoa or cauliflower rice can be great substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg