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A close-up of a bowl filled with fluffy rice topped with tender smothered chicken and melted cheese, garnished with parsley.

Smothered Chicken and Rice

A creamy one-pan dish perfect for weeknight dinners. This homemade recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add chicken broth, heavy cream, rice, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the rice mixture. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and let sit for 2 minutes to melt the cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 38gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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