Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 35min
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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2 cups cooked rice
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup chicken broth
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3 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp flour
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp thyme
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½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Season chicken with paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Sear chicken in olive oil and butter until golden, 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, sauté garlic, whisk in flour, then add chicken broth and cream. Stir until thickened.
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Return chicken to sauce, cover, and simmer 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
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Serve over rice and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 32g