Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken with Rice is the ultimate comfort food—juicy golden chicken breasts simmered in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce with mushrooms, peas, and tender rice. This one-skillet dinner is hearty, flavorful, and ready in about 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
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2 tbsp olive oil
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup sliced mushrooms
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1 cup frozen peas
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1 cup cooked white rice
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sear 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Add mushrooms to the same skillet. Sauté 3–4 minutes until tender.
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Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer gently to form a creamy sauce.
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Add peas and cooked rice, stirring until evenly combined.
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Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, sprinkle with Parmesan, and cover. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
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Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the skillet when searing—this helps the chicken brown properly.
Fresh mushrooms work best, but canned mushrooms can be substituted.
For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered a few extra minutes; for a thinner one, add more broth.
Parmesan is classic, but mozzarella can be added for extra gooeyness.
Sauce may look lumpy at first but smooths out as it simmers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American