Easy Creamy Smothered Chicken: Indulgent Rice Dinner Recipe
A quick and delicious recipe for creamy smothered chicken served over rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the chicken breasts on both sides.
- In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to the chicken.
- Simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the creamy chicken over the rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices overnight.
- You can add vegetables like peas or carrots for more nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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