Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
A comforting dish featuring seasoned chicken breasts, fluffy rice, and a creamy cheese sauce that will warm your heart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brown the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat, cooking for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Cook the rice by bringing chicken broth and salt to a boil, then adding rice and simmering for 15-18 minutes.
- Make the creamy sauce in the same skillet by melting butter, adding flour, and whisking in milk and additional broth.
- Add shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, mixing until melted and smooth.
- Assemble by placing cooked rice on plates, topping with chicken and pouring the creamy sauce over all. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Serve with a green salad and crusty bread. This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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