Homemade Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup of rice
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan, cooking until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Brown the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with paprika, salt, and pepper. Place them in the skillet, cooking until they are browned on both sides.
- Prepare the rice mixture: Once the chicken is browned, carefully remove it from the skillet. In the same skillet, add the rice along with the chicken broth. Bring this mixture to a boil.
- Simmer for perfection: Reduce the heat to low and return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Create the creamy sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and frozen peas, bringing everything to temperature.
- Garnish and serve: Finish it off with a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider substituting half of the heavy cream with milk. Add red pepper flakes for some heat or mushrooms for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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