Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice. This recipe features tender chicken smothered in a luscious cream sauce, served alongside fluffy white rice for a satisfying meal that will please the whole family.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water to thicken, if needed)
For the Rice:
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups water or chicken broth
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Start by seasoning the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Cook the Aromatics In the same pan, sauté onions, add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Step 3: Make the Creamy Sauce Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, add cream, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Thicken with cornstarch if desired.
- Step 4: Cook the Rice Rinse rice, cook in boiling water or broth until tender.
- Step 5: Smother the Chicken Return chicken to the pan, simmer in sauce until fully cooked.
- Step 6: Serve and Enjoy Plate rice, top with chicken and sauce. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Creamy Smothered Chicken, Chicken and Rice, Comfort Food Recipe