Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy smothered chicken rice recipe. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce that pairs beautifully with fluffy long-grain rice. Ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in, this dish is easy to make and delights even the pickiest eaters. With its inviting aroma and satisfying flavors, you’ll find yourself returning to this recipe time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear each side for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping any browned bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, cover, and cook on low heat for another 10 minutes.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions. Serve creamy chicken over rice and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg