Description
Creamy smothered chicken and rice delight is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken with velvety cream and fluffy rice. This one-pot wonder fills your kitchen with enticing aromas, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or friendly gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite veggies or spices, this dish guarantees seconds and smiles around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or your favorite herb)
- 1 cup peas (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and finely chop garlic and onion.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Season chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes each).
- Add chopped garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in uncooked rice and peas if using; cover and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or add vegetables like spinach for extra nutrition. For a thicker sauce, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water before adding it to the skillet.