Best Smothered Chicken and Rice
Looking for a heartwarming meal to wrap you in comfort after a long day? The Best Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe is your answer! This delightful dish combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy sauce served over fluffy rice, creating a perfect harmony of flavors that bring families together. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to become a household favorite. With its cheesy goodness and irresistible flavor profile, everyone will be asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, bring chicken broth and salt to a boil. Add rice, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux. Gradually add milk and broth while whisking until smooth. Stir in garlic powder, thyme, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce before serving it alongside the fluffy rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg