Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a heartwarming dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ cup frozen peas or carrots (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add seasoned chicken breasts; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted, then gradually add chicken broth while stirring until smooth.
- Mix in uncooked rice and optional veggies; combine well.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Substitute white rice with brown rice for added nutrition. For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of heavy cream just before serving.