Description
This Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice recipe features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich and creamy sauce, served over fluffy white rice. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
- Prepare the rice: In a separate pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice and salt, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.
- Make the creamy sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour, and cook for a minute. Gradually whisk in milk, chicken broth, garlic powder, and thyme. Cook until thickened. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Assemble: Serve the creamy smothered chicken over the cooked rice. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning for the chicken by adding your favorite herbs and spices.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas, carrots, or bell peppers to the dish for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg