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Creamy Smothered Chicken And Rice Recipe

Creamy Smothered Chicken And Rice Recipe
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Indulge in the comforting goodness of this creamy smothered chicken and rice dish. Tender, seasoned chicken breasts are smothered in a rich cream sauce, served over fluffy rice for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (About 1.5 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Rice:

  • 1 cup rice (Uncooked)
  • 2 cups chicken broth

For the Cream Sauce:

  • 1 cup heavy cream (Can be substituted with half-and-half or a non-dairy product)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice: Under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions using the chicken broth instead of water. Set aside when done.
  2. Sauté onions: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
  3. Cook garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
  4. Season and cook chicken: Season chicken breasts and cook in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Prepare cream sauce: Remove chicken, add heavy cream to the skillet, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add peas: Optional – add frozen peas to the cream sauce and cook until heated through.
  7. Combine and simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, simmer to blend flavors.
  8. Serve: Serve the creamy smothered chicken over cooked rice, garnished with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • You can customize the dish by adding your favorite herbs or spices to the cream sauce.
  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half or a non-dairy creamer.

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Keywords: Creamy Smothered Chicken, Chicken and Rice, Cream Sauce, Comfort Food

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