Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a heartwarming one-pot dish that combines tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce with fluffy long-grain rice. This easy-to-follow recipe requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor, making it ideal for family dinners or gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a delicious meal that everyone will love while keeping cleanup to a minimum.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika; place them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine uncooked rice and half of the chicken broth; pour around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Mix softened cream cheese with remaining chicken broth until smooth; stir in minced garlic and additional seasonings before pouring over the chicken.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for about 45 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and rice is tender.
- Let sit for a few minutes before serving; drizzle with sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg