Description
This creamy smothered chicken and rice recipe is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights when you crave comfort food without the hassle. Featuring tender chicken breasts seasoned with aromatic spices, this dish is enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made from garlic, thyme, and a blend of cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Perfectly paired with fluffy rice cooked in savory chicken broth, it’s a satisfying meal that will delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook rice in a medium pot with chicken broth and salt until tender.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook the seasoned chicken until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour; add milk and broth gradually to create a thick sauce.
- Stir in garlic powder, thyme, cheddar, and Parmesan until melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce; simmer for a few minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 145mg