Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich and creamy sauce, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts – 4 pieces
- Heavy Cream – 1 cup
- Sour Cream – 1/2 cup
- Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
- Onion – 1 medium, chopped
- Chicken Broth – 2 cups
- Rice – 1 cup
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Paprika – to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add garlic and onion to the skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream and sour cream, mixing well.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve chicken over rice, spooning sauce on top.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs for more flavor.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Low-sodium chicken broth helps control salt intake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food