Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a rich, velvety sauce infused with garlic and herbs, all served over fluffy rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this dish guarantees smiles around the table. With its easy preparation, you’ll have more time to enjoy with loved ones while delivering a meal that’s both satisfying and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; add to skillet and cook until browned on both sides.
- Remove chicken from the skillet. Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping up brown bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream and let simmer.
- Add uncooked rice and herbs to the skillet, then return chicken to combine everything well.
- Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low; cook for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg