Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any weeknight dinner. This one-pot dish features tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, creamy sauce alongside fluffy rice, making it an easy yet satisfying meal for the whole family. The combination of savory spices and melted cheese elevates the flavor profile, while the simplicity of preparation ensures you can whip it up in no time. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe promises to warm your heart and please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, toast rice for about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux; then gradually whisk in milk and additional broth until smooth. Add garlic powder, thyme, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet with rice and pour the creamy sauce over everything. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg