Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken with Rice is a delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy sauce with mushrooms, peas, and rice, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the mushrooms and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the frozen peas and cooked rice to the skillet, stirring to combine. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon some of the creamy mixture over the top.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken and cover the skillet. Let it simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream alternative.
- To add extra flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary while the sauce simmers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg