Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice: Indulgent Comfort Food Recipe
A rich and creamy dish that combines chicken and rice for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add chicken breasts. Cook until browned.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add rice and toast for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Place chicken back into the skillet, cover, and transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken before cooking.
- Leftover dish can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg