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Creamy smothered chicken and rice skillet dish ready to serve

Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice Skillet

A comforting one-pan meal featuring golden seared chicken in a creamy sauce served over fluffy white rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream can also use half-and-half
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked white rice fluffy white rice is preferred
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Serve the creamy chicken mixture over cooked white rice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a whisper of mustard or a shower of parmesan — optional.