Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting, Southern-inspired dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, cheesy sauce, served over fluffy rice. It’s the perfect meal for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. With its easy preparation and satisfying flavors, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and loved ones alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth and salt to a boil; add rice. Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes until tender.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook until golden. Gradually add milk and broth while whisking until smooth.
- Stir in garlic powder, thyme, cheddar cheese, and cook until thickened.
- Add seared chicken back to the skillet and spoon sauce over it; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg