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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

This comforting dish features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy sauce, served over fluffy rice. It's a satisfying meal perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 0.5 Yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups Chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp Dried thyme
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 0.125 tsp Black pepper
For Serving
  • 4 cups Cooked white rice
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown in olive oil in a large skillet for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make Creamy Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt butter and cook diced onion until soft, then stir in minced garlic for one minute until fragrant.
  2. Sprinkle flour over the aromatics, stirring for one minute; gradually whisk in chicken broth, then heavy cream and thyme. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  3. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors, adjusting seasoning as needed.
Serve
  1. Serve the creamy smothered chicken immediately over cooked white rice, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts. Adjust seasoning to taste.