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Easy Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

A perfectly cooked piece of smothered chicken and rice topped with a creamy, savory sauce and fresh herbs.
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Make this ultimate comfort food dinner featuring tender chicken smothered in a rich, velvety cream sauce served over fluffy rice. This recipe is simple, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until a golden crust forms. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked through at this stage. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the broth to a simmer.
  6. Whisk in the heavy cream.
  7. Return the seared chicken to the skillet. Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  8. Stir the cornstarch slurry until smooth, then slowly whisk it into the simmering sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to a velvety consistency.
  9. Serve the smothered chicken and creamy sauce immediately over beds of hot, fluffy white rice.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, increase the cornstarch slurry slightly.
  • This dish pairs well with a simple side salad or steamed green beans.

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