Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
A comforting dish of juicy chicken, creamy sauce, and fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika, then brown on both sides, about 5-6 minutes each side; remove and set aside.
- Add rice and chicken broth to the skillet, bring to a simmer, allowing the rice to absorb the flavors.
- Stir in heavy cream, then return chicken to the skillet and cover; cook on low for about 20 minutes until chicken is done and rice is tender.
- Add frozen peas in the last 5 minutes if using.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for extra flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, adding liquid when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg