Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce served over fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 540kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 240 ml rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (about 400 g) cream of chicken soup
- 240 ml chicken broth
- 1 piece onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 240 ml heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then brown them on both sides in the skillet. Once browned, remove the chicken and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until they soften and become fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Mix everything together well to combine.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the rice mixture.
- Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Before serving, garnish the dish with some chopped parsley for a touch of color and freshness.
Notes
For added nutrition and color, toss in some frozen peas or chopped bell peppers. Experiment with herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor. For a cheesy twist, sprinkle some grated cheese on top of the chicken before covering the skillet.