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Smothered Chicken and Rice

Smothered Chicken and Rice: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Fix

Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish that blends tender chicken in a creamy sauce with fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts for tender cooking
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder adds depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder provides a rich flavor base
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for subtle smokiness
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For the Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice fluffy texture
  • 2 cups chicken broth infuses flavor into rice
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter rich base for sauce
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour thickens the sauce
  • 1 cup whole milk provides creamy consistency
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth for sauce flavor
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese adds creaminess
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor
For Finishing Touches
  • to taste fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add rice, stir, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until tender. Fluff rice with a fork.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Whisk in flour until golden, then gradually add milk and chicken broth, stirring until sauce thickens.
  4. Remove skillet from heat and stir in cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
  6. To serve, place fluffy rice on plates, top with smothered chicken and sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the chicken to rest after searing for juicier results. Add milk or broth if the sauce is too thick. Fluff the rice with a fork after cooking.

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