How to Make Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice – Easy Dinner Idea
How to Make Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice – Easy Dinner Idea is a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe brings together tender chicken breasts bathed in a rich, creamy sauce, served over fluffy rice. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, it’s a family favorite that’s quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet/Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook rice by combining chicken broth and salt in a pot; add rice and simmer until tender.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet; cook chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour; gradually add milk and broth while whisking until thickened.
- Stir in seasonings and cheeses until smooth; return chicken to the skillet to heat through.
- Serve over rice with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg