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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

Tender chicken smothered in a rich, creamy sauce and cooked with fluffy rice for a comforting one-pan dinner that’s perfect for cozy nights.
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesTotal Time: 55 minutes
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American / Southern-InspiredKeyword: creamy smothered chicken and riceServings: 4–6 servings

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Rice & Base
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • Creamy Sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp poultry seasoning
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme optional
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Mushrooms or spinach optional

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat oil or butter in a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides, then remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, cook onion until soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Stir in rice, coating it with the aromatics.
  5. Add chicken broth, cream, poultry seasoning, and thyme. Stir to combine.
  6. Return chicken to the pan, nestling it into the liquid.
  7. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low.
  8. Cook 30–35 minutes, stirring gently once or twice, until rice is tender and sauce is creamy.
  9. Remove from heat and rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish if desired.