Easy Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice Dinner Recipe with Turkey Bacon
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This Easy Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice Dinner Recipe with Turkey Bacon is a delicious and effortless meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cook the turkey bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and cook the chicken breasts until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat. Cook until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Top with crispy turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For added flavor, consider using a flavored chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg