Description
Indulge in this creamy smothered chicken and rice, a comforting dish bursting with flavor that transforms weeknight dinners into delightful family feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic for one minute.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then brown them in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping the bottom of the pan to combine flavors. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in uncooked rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and has absorbed liquid.
- Serve your flavorful smothered chicken over a bed of fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg