Description
A warm and comforting one-skillet meal featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and cooked rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet on medium and cook the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and translucent.
- Add the chicken pieces and season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Fold in the cooked white rice, mixing everything well to meld the flavors.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover, and let it melt.
- Serve hot and enjoy your comforting Smothered Chicken and Rice!
Notes
Use thighs for more flavor or breasts for leaner meat. Add extra cream for more richness, and adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken recipe, one-skillet meal, comfort food, easy dinner, quick recipe, rice dish