Description
A quick and easy creamy smothered chicken and rice dish that's rich, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp mustard (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- 3 cups cooked white rice (long grain or jasmine)
Instructions
- Season the chicken chunks with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, chicken broth, and sour cream. Stir well.
- Add mustard (if using) and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and coat with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve over cooked white rice.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use half & half instead of heavy cream.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, smothered chicken, easy dinner, rice dish