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Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice

A rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken smothered in a creamy sauce, served over a bed of aromatic jasmine or basmati rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
  • 1 handful fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Set aside.
  2. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
  3. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Add shredded cheese, stirring until melted. If too thick, add a splash of chicken broth.
  5. Return chicken to the pan, coating with sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

For an extra creamy sauce, use a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese. You can also prepare the rice ahead of time or use leftover rice to save time.