Description
Indulge in this comforting and creamy dish of smothered chicken and rice, where tender chicken breasts are simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce and served over fluffy white rice. This Southern-inspired recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear chicken breasts in a skillet until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic, then add flour and gradually whisk in broth and cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer until fully cooked.
- Serve: Serve creamy chicken over rice, spooning extra sauce on top. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a different taste.
- Enhance the dish by adding seasoned rice or cooked mushrooms/spinach to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
