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Creamy Smothered Chicken And Rice

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken smothered in a creamy sauce served over flavorful rice. Perfect for a hearty, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 pounds
Grains
  • 1 cup rice (uncooked)
Broth & Dairy
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream can substitute with half-and-half or non-dairy
Vegetables & Aromatics
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Optional
  • 1 cup frozen peas optional
Oils & Spices
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon parsley for garnish, fresh or dried

Method
 

  1. Cook rice in chicken broth until tender; set aside.
  2. Sauté onion in olive oil until translucent, then add garlic and cook briefly.
  3. Season chicken with spices, cook until golden and cooked through, then remove from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, add heavy cream and optional peas; simmer briefly.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, simmer to blend flavors, then serve over rice garnished with parsley.

Notes

Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.