Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a delightful one-pot meal that combines tender chicken with a rich, velvety sauce, served over fluffy rice. This comforting dish comes together in under an hour, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknight dinners. Each bite offers a satisfying blend of flavors that your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- Olive oil
- Dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in uncooked rice and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice absorbs most of the liquid.
- Add cream cheese and dried thyme to the skillet, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, serve warm, and drizzle with extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating vegetables like peas or bell peppers. Adjust seasonings to your liking; adding paprika can elevate the flavor profile.