Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice offers irresistible flavors with simple preparation. It features tender chicken and creamy sauce perfectly paired with rice—ideal for a quick dinner or comforting meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cup chicken broth
- 1½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook rice according to the package directions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes; stir and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through (165˚F internal temperature). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and melt. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add flour and stir until it forms a paste, about 1 minute.
- Whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes until it starts to thicken. Then stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg, and Parmesan cheese. Add the cooked chicken back into the sauce.
- To serve, spoon the smothered chicken over the rice and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like peas or spinach for added nutrition.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 160mg