Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is the epitome of comfort food, offering a warm, satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. This delightful dish features succulent chicken simmered in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, served atop fluffy rice. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up this one-pan wonder that ensures minimal cleanup while delivering maximum flavor. With its versatile ingredients, it’s easy to adapt to your pantry staples, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or special occasions alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 chicken thighs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup white or brown rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions until fluffy; set aside.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, prepare the creamy sauce by sautéing onions and garlic before adding chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce until cooked through.
- Serve over rice with fresh parsley for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg