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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

Tender pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy cheese sauce and served over fluffy white rice. A comforting, family-friendly dinner made with simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Rice
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
Creamy Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups Whole milk
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Saucepan with lid

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Cook the rice by simmering it with chicken broth and salt until tender and fluffy.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook briefly to form a roux. Slowly whisk in milk and broth until smooth.
  5. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until cooked through.
  6. Serve the smothered chicken over rice with extra sauce spooned on top.

Notes

For a lighter sauce, use low-fat milk. Add mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for extra flavor and nutrition.