Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A creamy and delicious recipe for smothered chicken served over rice, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and onions, sauté until softened.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Stir in mushrooms, rice, chicken broth, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice, Comfort Food
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