Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet, sauté until softened.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, and paprika.
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken broth for a healthier option.
- Feel free to add vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice, Chicken, Rice, Comfort Food