Description
Indulge in this comforting Southern-American classic – Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich mushroom cream sauce, served over a bed of fluffy white rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Serving:
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Stir in flour, then slowly add chicken broth and cream. Stir in thyme, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over. Simmer until chicken is cooked through. Serve over rice, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, stir in a splash of white wine when making the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with steamed green beans or roasted broccoli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice and sauce
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
