A delicious and quick recipe for Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice, perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken in a creamy, flavorful sauce served over fluffy white rice.
Author:Lena
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
1.5lbs (about 3 medium) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (for color like in the image)
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Sauce:
1 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1cup heavy cream (or half & half for a lighter option)
1/2cup chicken broth
1/2cup sour cream
1/2 tsp mustard (optional)
1/4cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
For Serving:
3cups cooked white rice (long grain or jasmine)
Instructions
Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter. Sauté garlic, then add chicken broth and simmer. Add heavy cream, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Smother the Chicken: Return cooked chicken to the pan. Simmer together until chicken is coated in the sauce.
Serve: Plate warm cooked rice, top with creamy chicken and sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
This dish can be customized with your favorite herbs and spices.
Adjust the thickness of the sauce by simmering longer for a thicker consistency.