Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce and fluffy rice, perfect for family suppers or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup White rice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in the skillet for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, stir in white rice and combine well. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let cook for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream into the rice mixture, return chicken to the skillet, and cook together for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
To make it lighter, substitute chicken breasts with skinless chicken thighs. For a dairy-free option, use coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
Prep ingredients ahead of time to save cooking time.