Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
A warm, hearty meal featuring juicy chicken in a creamy sauce served over fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6-8 ounces each)
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
Sauce
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
Rice
- 2 cups Cooked rice
Garnish
- to taste Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil. Once hot, add chicken breasts and sear for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.
- Lower the heat to medium. Add the heavy cream to the broth and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is rich and velvety.
- Warm up the cooked rice and divide it among serving plates. Spoon the creamy chicken and sauce over the rice.
- Finish with a scatter of fresh chopped parsley for color and a burst of freshness.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
This dish pairs perfectly with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables. For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or Cajun seasoning.