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Smothered Chicken and Rice

Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This creamy smothered chicken and rice dish is a perfect comfort food, ready in 30 minutes and utterly indulgent.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Can use leftover cooked chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances the chicken's flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with canola oil
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use plant-based butter for dairy-free
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice Jasmine or basmati preferred
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then add heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and dried basil. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, coating in sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve the chicken mixture over rice, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, avoid boiling the sauce after adding cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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