Homemade Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
A delightful combination of tender chicken, a rich creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked rice, evoking warm, cozy feelings of home-cooked simplicity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
- Brown the chicken breasts, seasoning with salt and pepper, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Combine the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and milk in the skillet with the chicken.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the cooked rice.
- Simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Enjoy warm and serve to family and friends.
Notes
Pairs well with a green salad or crusty garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg