Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort dish that envelops you in warmth with its rich, creamy sauce and tender chicken. Perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights, this dish pairs fluffy rice with succulent chicken in a luscious sauce that’s both easy to make and deliciously satisfying. Each bite brings back fond memories of laughter-filled meals, making it a must-try recipe for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and chopping the onion and garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same pan, add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any bits from the pan; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted; then add rinsed rice and seared chicken back into the pan. Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff rice gently with a fork and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg