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Creamy Smothered Chicken And Rice

Creamy Smothered Chicken And Rice for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

A comforting recipe featuring creamy sauce over tender chicken and rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Rice
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 cups Chicken broth Can be swapped with vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Can use half-and-half or non-dairy alternative
  • 1 medium Onion Finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Frozen peas Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh or dried
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Combine with chicken broth in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté diced onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Season chicken with paprika, salt, pepper, and thyme. Sear in skillet for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  5. Pour heavy cream into the skillet and mix with onion and garlic, simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. If using, add frozen peas and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  8. Fluff rice with a fork and serve topped with the creamy chicken and sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, preheat the skillet adequately before adding chicken. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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