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Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice

Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice

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Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice is a comforting one-pan dish that elevates your dinner experience with its rich flavors and creamy texture. Featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious sauce made with Dijon mustard and garlic, this meal is perfect for both busy weeknights and special family gatherings. Served over fluffy jasmine or basmati rice, it’s quick to prepare—ready in under an hour—making it a go-to recipe for satisfying cravings.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes, then add minced garlic for an additional minute.
  4. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder; simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Add shredded cheese until melted; return chicken to the skillet and simmer for another 3–4 minutes.
  7. Serve over cooked jasmine or basmati rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg
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