Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken and creamy rice, perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (for sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for sauce)
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, bring chicken broth and salt to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- In the skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour, whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add milk and chicken broth, whisking until smooth and thickened. Stir in garlic powder, thyme, cheddar, and Parmesan until creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over the top.
- Serve over a bed of rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a nuttier flavor, substitute brown rice for white rice. Add jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: smothered chicken, creamy rice, comfort food, family dinner, easy recipe