Creamy Smothered Chicken and RiceIngredients Recipe
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-pan meal that combines juicy seared chicken breasts with fluffy rice and a decadent creamy sauce, all topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
For Garnish:
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, then set aside.
- Cook the Rice: In the same skillet, add rice, chicken broth, paprika, and dried thyme. Stir well.
- Simmer: Nestle chicken breasts back into the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Whisk together heavy cream, sour cream, and ranch seasoning. Pour over chicken and rice.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover, and cook for 5 more minutes until melted.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Smothered Chicken, Chicken and Rice Recipe, One-Pan Chicken Dinner
