Description

Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice features tender chicken breasts in a rich onion-mushroom gravy over fluffy rice, all in one pan for ultimate comfort.

Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 onion thinly sliced
8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
3 garlic cloves minced
1 cup shredded cheddar
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt pepper
Parsley

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Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt pepper paprika garlic powder.

2. Heat oil butter in skillet sear chicken 4-5 min per side. Remove.

3. Sauté onions mushrooms 5 min add garlic 1 min.

4. Stir in rice 2 min.

5. Add broth cream simmer.

6. Nestle chicken back cover simmer 20-25 min.

7. Top with cheese melt 2-3 min.

8. Garnish serve.

Notes

Use thighs for juicier results.

Add veggies like broccoli.

Reheat with broth splash.

Freezes well up to 2 months.

Customize with Cajun spice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast + 3/4 cup rice
Calories: 650
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 150mg