Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-skillet meal that combines juicy chicken breasts, flavorful rice, and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Creamy Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken – Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then set aside.
- Cook the Rice – In the same skillet, add rice, chicken broth, paprika, and dried thyme. Stir well.
- Simmer – Nestle the chicken breasts back into the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
- Make the Creamy Sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, sour cream, and ranch seasoning. Pour over the chicken and rice.
- Add Cheese – Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover, and cook for 5 more minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish & Serve – Top with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Chicken, Rice, Creamy, Skillet, Comfort Food
