Creamy Smothered Chicken & Rice

Creamy Smothered Chicken & Rice is a comforting dish that blends tender chicken in a rich sauce over fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken bone-in or boneless

For the Sauce

1 cup Heavy Cream substitute with half-and-half for lighter option
2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil as healthier alternative
3 cloves Garlic fresh cloves or minced garlic
1/4 cup Flour substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
2 cups Chicken Broth vegetable broth for vegetarian option

For the Rice

2 cups Rice instant rice is a time-saving alternative

For Seasoning

to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
1 tablespoon Herbs fresh or dried

Equipment

large heavy-bottomed skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chicken.
Add flour to the skillet and whisk continuously for about 1 minute to make a roux.
Whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until smooth and thickened for about 2-3 minutes.
Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes.
Serve the chicken over rice, ladling the creamy sauce over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is excellent for meal prepping and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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