Description
A delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken smothered in a creamy sauce served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of rice
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add the rice and stir for a minute, then pour in the chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and return the chicken to the skillet.
- Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the sauce is creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Smothered Chicken, Chicken and Rice, Comfort Food