Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a hearty comfort dish featuring tender chicken, creamy rice, and a savory sauce, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 600 g chicken breast Cut into pieces
- 400 g cream of chicken soup Canned or homemade
- 480 ml chicken broth Homemade is preferred
- 240 g rice White or brown rice
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 50 g butter For sautéing
- 100 g peas Optional
- 100 g diced carrots Optional or your favorite vegetables
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides.
- Pour in the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Stir to combine all the ingredients well.
- Add the rice to the skillet, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
- If you’re adding vegetables, toss them in during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Serving
- Serve hot, spooning generous portions onto each plate, and drizzle some of the rich sauce over the top.
Notes
Enhance flavor with garlic powder or Italian herbs. For a richer taste, use homemade chicken broth. For crunch, top with toasted breadcrumbs or crushed crackers before serving.