Description
Creamy smothered chicken and rice is the ultimate easy dinner idea for busy weeknights. This dish features tender, seared chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce made with garlic, thyme, and a blend of cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. With only 10 minutes of prep time and ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a comforting meal that suits both casual family dinners and special occasions. One-pan cooking means less cleanup and more time to enjoy this delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In a medium pot, bring chicken broth with salt to a boil; add rice, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until tender.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter; whisk in flour until lightly golden. Gradually add milk and chicken broth, cooking until thickened.
- Stir in garlic powder, thyme, cheddar, and Parmesan until melted.
- Return chicken to skillet; spoon sauce over it; simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 395g)
- Calories: 642
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 135mg