Description

This creamy smothered chicken and rice is the ultimate comfort food! Tender, pan-seared chicken breasts are simmered in a rich, savory cream sauce and served over fluffy white rice. It’s an easy, satisfying meal the whole family will love—perfect for weeknights or a cozy Sunday dinner.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter

For the Creamy Sauce:

1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Rice:

2 cups cooked white rice (or your favorite variety)

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Instructions

Season the Chicken:
Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Sear the Chicken:
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and butter. Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute.
Add Liquids & Simmer:
Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, then add the heavy cream and sour cream. Stir in paprika, thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Smother the Chicken:
Return the chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is thickened.

Serve:
Spoon the creamy chicken and sauce over warm rice and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

You can swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter version.
Great with brown rice or mashed potatoes too!
Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and ½ cup rice
Calories: 520
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 145mg