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Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice

Indulgent Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice for Cozy Nights

This Creamy Smothered Chicken Rice recipe brings a comforting hug on a plate, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs or Breasts Choose thighs for more moisture
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Herbs Oregano, basil, etc.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Rice White or brown rice
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • measuring cup

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, chop chicken into uniform pieces.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat skillet, add chicken pieces, brown for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add butter, create a roux, whisk in broth and cream until thick.
  4. Season Sauce: Stir in Worcestershire, smoked paprika, and herbs, then return chicken to skillet and simmer.
  5. Cook Rice: In a pot, boil water, add rice, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes as per package instructions.
  6. Combine: Serve creamy chicken mixture over cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use boneless thighs for juiciness and follow cooking tips for perfect results.

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