Description
Creamy smothered chicken and rice is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your dinner table. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a luxurious creamy sauce, served atop fluffy long-grain rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and delivers mouthwatering flavors with every bite. Your loved ones will savor each spoonful, making it a favorite for years to come.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes). Stir in rice until coated.
- Add chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream with Dijon mustard and paprika; stir into the rice mixture.
- Nestle seared chicken back into the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg