Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy smothered chicken and rice recipe. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then smothered in a rich and savory cream sauce with a hint of mustard and spices. Served over fluffy white rice and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, sear chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, cook onion and garlic. Add chicken broth, cream, mustard, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened. Stir in mozzarella until smooth.
- Finish the Dish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over top, and heat through. Serve over rice, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra richness, substitute half the chicken broth with dry white wine.
- You can also swap mozzarella for provolone or Monterey Jack for a different flavor.
- This recipe works well with brown rice or mashed potatoes instead of white rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1/2 cup rice and sauce
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
