Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken cooked in a luscious creamy sauce, served over rice.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt & black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by heating olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the diced onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any flavorful bits. Bring to a simmer, cooking the chicken through.
- Lower the heat and add heavy cream and sour cream, stirring thoroughly to combine.
- Mix in the shredded cheese until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve by placing a scoop of cooked rice on each plate, topped with the creamy chicken and sauce, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a simple salad or steamed vegetables. Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed the next day.