Description
Comforting Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice is the ultimate cozy dish that combines tender chicken, rich cream sauce, and fluffy rice for a meal that warms both body and soul. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining friends, this recipe is incredibly easy to prepare, ensuring you spend more time enjoying your meal than cooking. With its delightful flavors and customizable options, each bite feels like a warm hug on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes per side; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in rinsed rice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover again, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg