Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice with seared chicken simmered in a garlic Parmesan cream sauce and served over tender rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup white or brown rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the rice in broth with salt until tender and fluffy
- Season and sear the chicken in butter and olive oil until golden
- Sauté onion and garlic in the same skillet
- Add broth, cream, Parmesan, and seasoning and simmer until thickened
- Return chicken to the pan and simmer until fully cooked
Notes
- Chicken thighs may be used for extra flavor
- Half-and-half can replace heavy cream
- Spinach or mushrooms can be added to the sauce
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to three days
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg