Description
This Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice recipe features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich and creamy sauce, served over fluffy white rice. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until browned and cooked through.
- Cook the Rice: In a pot, combine rice, chicken broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, then gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth. Add garlic powder, thyme, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Assemble: Serve chicken over rice and smother with creamy sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the seasonings for the chicken to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add in some veggies like peas or carrots to the rice for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg