Name: Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 chicken thighs); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; ½ small onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half); ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup white or brown rice; 2 cups chicken broth or water; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; Extra Parmesan cheese

Description

A delicious and comforting meal featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 chicken thighs)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
½ small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup white or brown rice
2 cups chicken broth or water
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Extra Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of broth or water to a boil. Stir in the rice and salt. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15–18 minutes (for white rice) or 35 minutes (for brown rice). Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Pat the chicken dry and season it with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until it’s golden brown. Remove it from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté the onions for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the pan. Stir in the cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer until slightly thickened.
Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the top, cover, and let it simmer on low heat for 5–7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
Plate the rice, top it with the chicken and creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Make sure to pat the chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a good sear. For added nutrition, add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the creamy sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg