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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

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  • Author: recipes guru cooking
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

A comforting Southern-style dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, savory gravy and served over fluffy rice.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, heavy cream, and thyme. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  5. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Serve the smothered chicken over a bed of cooked white rice, spooning gravy over the top.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken thighs for extra flavor if preferred.
  • Substitute cream of mushroom soup for a different twist.
  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg