Homemade Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy sauce served over fluffy rice, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of rice
- 1 can of cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the same skillet and stir to combine.
- Incorporate the rice and return the chicken to the skillet.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This dish also freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg