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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None specified

Description

A comforting, creamy dish featuring juicy chicken and fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup rice (white or brown)
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)


Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  3. Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on both sides.
  4. Stir in cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and heavy cream.
  5. Bring to a simmer, cover, and let cook for about 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.
  7. Serve the creamy chicken mixture over the fluffy rice.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Feel free to add veggies like peas or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.