Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a delightful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce served over fluffy rice. Perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 cup frozen peas (or fresh)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
- Add chicken breasts; cook until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes per side).
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan for flavor. Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Mix in uncooked rice and peas until well combined. Transfer to the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Notes
- Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (340g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg