Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a heartwarming dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a velvety sauce—perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear in the skillet until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken; sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Stir in rice and chicken broth; return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in softened cream cheese until melted; garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg