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Creamy smothered chicken served over rice in a bowl

Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

A comforting one-skillet meal featuring browned chicken breasts simmered in a creamy sauce with rice, perfect for a straightforward and filling dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Boneless chicken breasts Choose even-sized pieces for uniform cooking.
  • 1 can Canned cream of chicken soup Use a gluten-free labeled can if needed.
  • 1 cup Milk Any percentage or a milk alternative like almond or oat milk.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder For concentrated savory notes.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder For concentrated savory notes.
  • to taste Ground black pepper Skip added salt if using low-sodium broth.
  • 1.5 cups Rice Long-grain white or jasmine. Swap to parboiled for firmer grains.
  • 2 cups Chicken broth Preferably low-sodium to control seasoning.
  • optional Parmesan cheese, grated Sprinkled at the table if you like.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken breasts on both sides until golden.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the cream of chicken soup with the milk, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the soup mixture over the browned chicken in the skillet.
  4. Add the rice and chicken broth, stirring gently to combine. Cover to finish cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve with a simple green vegetable like steamed green beans or a crisp salad for contrast. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze in portions for 2-3 months.

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