Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this best smothered chicken and rice recipe. Tender, seared chicken breasts are enveloped in a creamy sauce enriched with savory spices, served over fluffy rice that soaks up every delectable drop. Perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is sure to impress without any stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping garlic and onions.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sear chicken breasts for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic and onions in the same skillet until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce; scrape any browned bits from the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and seasonings; let it bubble gently until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for another 10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve over fluffy rice, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg