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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice for Cozy Family Nights

Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food for family dinners, transforming weeknight meals into hearty, satisfying experiences.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs or Breasts Thighs are juicier.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing.
  • 1 piece Onion Diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Can replace with vegetable broth.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For creamy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice Can use Jasmine or basmati.
  • 2 cups Water or Chicken Broth For cooking rice.
For Thickening (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water Mix with cornstarch.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season and sear chicken by patting dry, season generously, and cook in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown.
  2. Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet with butter until onions soften and garlic becomes fragrant.
  3. Build the sauce by adding chicken broth, heavy cream, thyme, and parsley, then simmer to thicken.
  4. Cook rice by rinsing it, then boiling in water or broth until fluffy.
  5. Simmer chicken in the sauce until fully cooked, ensuring it reaches the right temperature.
  6. Serve by plating rice, topping with chicken, and drizzling sauce, garnishing with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic for bolder flavor. Chicken thighs are juicier than breasts. This dish is meal prep friendly.

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