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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

Smothered Chicken and Rice

This Smothered Chicken and Rice features tender, golden-seared chicken breasts simmered in a creamy, savory sauce with garlic and herbs, served over fluffy rice for a comforting family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • to taste salt and pepper
For Serving
  • 2 cups long-grain rice white or brown

Method
 

  1. Prepare ingredients by slicing the onion and mincing the garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sear for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Add sliced onions and garlic to the skillet; cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and stir in heavy cream, paprika, and thyme. Scrape up browned bits from the pan.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until fully cooked.
  6. Cook rice according to package instructions. Serve chicken over rice with extra sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

For added flavor, sauté mushrooms or bell peppers with the onions. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if desired.