Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice
Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and then enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic and herbs, served over a fluffy bed of rice. This dish not only warms the soul but also brings family together around the dinner table. Quick to prepare and deliciously satisfying, Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice is destined to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1–2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat an oven-safe skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in the skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and soy sauce; stir to combine.
- Lower heat and mix in heavy cream and dried thyme. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve over cooked rice, drizzling extra sauce on top if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, substitute turkey for chicken or incorporate seasonal vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.