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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

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Creamy smothered chicken and rice is a comforting one-pot dish featuring tender chicken in a velvety sauce served over fluffy rice. Perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Paprika
  • Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Finely chop the onion and garlic.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft; then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Cook the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Brown in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
  4. Add broth and simmer: Pour in chicken broth, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Create the creamy sauce: Remove the chicken and stir heavy cream into the broth mixture; simmer for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Combine with rice: Stir in cooked rice and nestle the chicken back into the skillet to coat with sauce.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg