creamy smothered chicken and rice
This creamy smothered chicken and rice is the ultimate comfort food. Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce and served over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce has thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 5 minutes to heat through.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a splash of white wine to the sauce while it’s simmering.
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