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Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice

Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice
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Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice is a comforting one-pan meal that transforms juicy chicken breasts into a mouthwatering dish with a rich, cheesy cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this delightful recipe combines simplicity and flavor, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With its creamy Dijon sauce, this dish elevates ordinary chicken to extraordinary, ensuring your dinner experience feels like a restaurant visit without leaving home. Serve it over fragrant jasmine or basmati rice for a complete meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes until soft; add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Incorporate shredded cheese until melted and smooth; adjust thickness with broth as needed.
  7. Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it; simmer for an additional 3–4 minutes.
  8. Serve over cooked rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in steamed vegetables like broccoli or spinach. You can swap out heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter version of the sauce.

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