Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy sauce with rice and mixed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the rice and stir for about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream, frozen mixed vegetables, thyme, and paprika. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the rice mixture. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for an additional 5-10 minutes, until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- You can also add your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers or broccoli, for extra nutrition and flavor.
- For a spicy kick, sprinkle some red pepper flakes over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg