Description
Indulge in this creamy smothered chicken and rice, where tender chicken meets a rich sauce, creating a comforting dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Dried thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop garlic and measure spices.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken breasts for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add garlic and broth: Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds, then pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Create the sauce: Lower heat; mix in heavy cream and dried thyme. Let it bubble gently for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Add rice: Stir in rinsed rice, cover, and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg