Description
This Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice features tender chicken combined with a rich, creamy sauce and served over fluffy rice, making it a comforting, easy meal that’s great for weeknight dinners.
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 the rice according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then add to the skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes, then stir and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet to melt, then stir in minced garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds. Add flour, stirring until it forms a paste (about 1 minute).
- Whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a simmer. Allow to thicken for 1-2 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg, and parmesan cheese, then add back the chicken.
- Serve the smothered chicken over the rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken with spices for an hour before cooking.
You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
Feel free to add vegetables like peas or spinach to the dish for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg