Homemade Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
A comforting dish with tender chicken in a creamy sauce served over perfectly cooked rice with peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Add uncooked rice to the same skillet and stir for 1-2 minutes to toast lightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and let everything simmer for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the frozen peas for added sweetness and color.
- Serve warm and enjoy the comforting aroma of this hearty meal.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs or a splash of lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg