Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe envelops you in comfort with every bite. The aroma will draw everyone to the kitchen, making it a delightful centerpiece for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 cup onions (chopped)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
Instructions
- Chop bell peppers and onions into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add to the skillet; cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each).
- Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce; bring to a simmer while scraping brown bits from the pan.
- Stir in long-grain rice evenly across the skillet; cover and reduce heat. Cook for about 20 minutes or until rice absorbs liquid.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in heavy cream for a creamy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg