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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice: Comfort Food Done Right

Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich sauce served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs for richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or finely chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice or brown rice, adjust cooking times
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
For the Cream Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or margarine
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups Whole Milk or low-fat/dairy alternatives
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or any mild cheese
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Parsley or chives/green onions

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
  2. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth and a pinch of salt to boil. Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add milk and chicken broth, stirring until smooth and sauce thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Return chicken to skillet, add garlic powder, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan, stirring gently. Cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes until heated through.
  5. To serve, place rice on a plate, top with smothered chicken and sauce, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow chicken to rest for juiciness, adjust sauce thickness with broth or milk as needed.

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