Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of the Best Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe, a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken breasts enveloped in a creamy sauce served over fluffy rice. This family-friendly meal is bursting with flavor from a unique blend of spices and cheesy goodness, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings. With only 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a hearty feast that will leave everyone at your table satisfied. Customize it with your favorite veggies or extra cheese to make it your own!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In a saucepan, boil chicken broth and salt. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add milk and chicken broth while whisking until thickened. Stir in garlic powder, thyme, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet with the sauce and serve over rice garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 370g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg