Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
A delightful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and savory rice that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or sour cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Sear the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the rice and toast for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Place the seared chicken back into the skillet, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream or sour cream and frozen peas, simmering for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Enjoy warm, garnished with herbs if desired.
Notes
Choose chicken thighs for more moisture or breasts for leaner fare. Adjust cooking times for brown rice.