Description
Savory Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy rice mixture with vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth, heavy cream, thyme, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Add the frozen peas and carrots to the rice mixture, stirring to combine. Place the cooked chicken breasts on top of the rice, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the rice mixture.
- Substitute the chicken with turkey or use a mix of vegetables for a vegetarian option, increasing the broth and cream as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg