Description
This Homemade Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice recipe is a comforting and delicious dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy, savory sauce and served over a bed of fluffy rice. It’s simple, flavorful, and a guaranteed family favorite!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 3 cups water (for cooking rice)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice and a pinch of salt. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: While the rice cooks, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard. Stir in the thyme and simmer the sauce for 5-6 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
- Combine and Smother: Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the chicken to soak in the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the creamy smothered chicken over the cooked rice, garnishing with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a more tender result.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce before adding the broth.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water).
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg