Description
A warm, creamy, no-fuss dish that’s all about comfort. Juicy seared chicken, buttery rice, and a homemade sauce that pulls it all together. This is food that doesn’t try too hard, it just shows up for you.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp thyme (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth and salt to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
4. In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt the butter. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
5. Slowly whisk in the milk and broth until the sauce is smooth. Stir in garlic powder, thyme, cheddar, and Parmesan. Cook until the cheese melts and sauce thickens.
6. Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over top, cover, and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
7. Serve chicken over the cooked rice, and garnish with parsley if you like.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest after searing, it helps keep it juicy.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a little more broth or milk to loosen it up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: creamy smothered chicken and rice, comfort food, Southern skillet dinner