Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice is a comforting dish that perfectly combines juicy chicken breasts with a rich, cheesy Dijon sauce over fluffy rice. Ideal for busy weeknights, this one-pan meal is as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. The creamy sauce, infused with aromatic garlic and spices, elevates the tender chicken and pairs beautifully with jasmine or basmati rice. This recipe not only promises a delightful dining experience but also leaves minimal cleanup, making it a go-to option for families or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes followed by minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder; simmer until thickened.
- Add shredded cheese until melted and smooth; adjust consistency with more broth if needed.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for an additional 3–4 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 825mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in steamed vegetables like broccoli or asparagus. To lighten the dish, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and reduce cheese quantity.