Name: Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and pepper (to taste); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 2 cups chicken broth; ½ tsp salt; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1½ cups whole milk; ½ cup chicken broth; ½ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp dried thyme; ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; Fresh parsley (chopped)

Description

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice that’s easy to make. Perfect for cozy dinners! Try this recipe today!

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1½ cups whole milk
½ cup chicken broth
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp dried thyme
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
In the same skillet, add rice and stir to coat. Pour in chicken broth and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until rice is tender.
For the creamy sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth; gradually add milk and broth while whisking continuously until thickened. Stir in garlic powder, thyme, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan until melted.
Return cooked chicken to the skillet with rice and pour the creamy sauce over everything. Stir gently to combine and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Comfort Food

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 540
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition. For a spicier kick, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes to the creamy sauce. This dish can easily be made ahead of time; just reheat before serving.