Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice—a delightful dish that elevates family dinners to a new level. This recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce served over fluffy rice. Perfect for cozy nights or special occasions, this dish combines simplicity with culinary satisfaction. With minimal prep time and versatile ingredients, you can easily customize it to suit your family’s tastes. Serve it alongside your favorite vegetables or crusty bread for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken with spices and sear in olive oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Cook rice in chicken broth until tender, then fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the creamy sauce by whisking together melted butter and flour, gradually adding milk and broth until thickened. Stir in cheeses and seasonings.
- Combine chicken with the sauce and simmer on low heat until fully cooked.
- Serve over rice garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg