Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this comforting Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice recipe. Tender chicken cooked to perfection in a rich, flavorful sauce served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Rice:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Aromatics: In the same skillet, cook onion until softened, then add garlic.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in uncooked rice, pour in chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer: Return chicken to the pan, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Remove chicken, stir in heavy cream, sour cream, and cheddar cheese until creamy.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, simmer for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, stir in sautéed mushrooms or frozen peas.
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken for a quicker version and reduce the simmer time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
