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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice - Easy Comfort Food

Easy chicken recipes like this Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice make dinner effortless! A rich, creamy sauce, tender chicken, and fluffy rice come together in this one-pot wonder. Perfect for easy recipes for dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Comfort Food
Cuisine: American
Keywords: comfort food recipes, creamy chicken recipes, easy chicken recipes, easy recipes for dinner, Easy Rice Recipes, homemade chicken and rice, one pot chicken recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
  5. Add rice and stir for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  7. Place the chicken back into the skillet, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
  8. Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and dried thyme.
  9. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce is creamy and thick.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.