Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food! A rich and flavorful dish with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked rice.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant and soft.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well to combine.
- Sprinkle in paprika and stir, then return the chicken to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and cooked rice, mixing until creamy and well combined.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.