Description
Creamy smothered chicken and rice is a cozy dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil. Sear seasoned chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Sprinkle garlic and onion powders over the chicken during cooking.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir until combined into a sauce.
- Spread uncooked rice evenly over the mixture, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until rice is fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For extra nutrition, add vegetables like spinach or broccoli. - Substitute turkey for chicken if desired. - A sprinkle of cheese before serving adds flavor.