Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort dish that combines tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, velvety sauce with fluffy rice. This one-pot wonder not only delivers on flavor but also saves you time on cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown for 5-7 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken broth and cream of mushroom soup; stir well.
- Stir in uncooked rice, then return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it's submerged in the liquid.
- Sprinkle dried thyme on top, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plated dish (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, toss in peas or carrots while cooking. Ensure not to skip browning the chicken for enhanced flavor.