Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
A recipe for tender chicken smothered in a rich, creamy sauce served over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, halved horizontally
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the smothered chicken and sauce over cooked rice. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes.
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer dark meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 150
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