Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting family favorite featuring tender chicken in a luscious sauce over fluffy rice. It’s the perfect dish for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
- Salt, pepper, and herbs to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until golden.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in rice until well mixed with the sauce.
- Nestle the seasoned chicken into the skillet, cover tightly, and transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition and color. This dish is freezer-friendly; store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three months.