Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice is a comforting and satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. In just 35 minutes, you can enjoy tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious, cheesy cream sauce, served over fluffy jasmine or basmati rice. This one-pan meal not only minimizes cleanup but also delights the senses with its rich flavors and creamy texture. Whether you’re feeding a family or entertaining friends, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes; add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for another 3–4 minutes.
- Serve over prepared rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg