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Indulge in Comfort: Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice Delight

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A deliciously creamy chicken and rice dish that’s easy to make and perfect for the whole family.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup of long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup of frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, season chicken with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Add chopped onions to the skillet and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Stir in rice, pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat, return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid, add heavy cream and frozen peas, stir gently, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute ingredients based on your preference.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg