Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich creamy sauce served over fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
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
- ยฝ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ยฝ cups whole milk
- ยฝ cup chicken broth
- ยฝ teaspoon garlic powder
- ยผ teaspoon thyme
- ยฝ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ยฝ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
- In a separate pot, combine rice, chicken broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes until cooked.
- In the skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux. Gradually add whole milk and chicken broth, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in garlic powder, thyme, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese, cooking until thickened and cheese is melted.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Serve the creamy chicken over cooked rice, garnished with parsley.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add more cheese. You can include vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg