Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a heartwarming dish that features juicy chicken simmered in a rich, velvety sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings, this one-pan meal brings comfort in every bite. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’ll have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
- 3. In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, soy sauce, garlic, onion powder, and any additional spices until smooth.
- 4. Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
- 5. Remove the foil and sprinkle uncooked rice evenly over the chicken. Add more broth if needed. Bake uncovered for an additional 20-25 minutes until the rice is fluffy.
- 6. Serve warm with remaining sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg