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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice Delight

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Tender chicken smothered in a rich, creamy sauce and served over fluffy rice—comfort food at its best.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp paprika

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp butter

For the Creamy Gravy:

1 small onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp flour

1½ cups chicken broth

¾ cup heavy cream or half-and-half

½ tsp thyme (dried or fresh)

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan for richness

For the Rice:

2 cups cooked white or brown rice

Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions

Instructions

Season & Sear Chicken:
Season chicken on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and mostly cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Make the Gravy:
In the same pan, sauté chopped onion until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then cream. Stir in thyme, and bring to a simmer until thickened (about 3–5 minutes).
Optional: Stir in Parmesan for extra creaminess.

Smother the Chicken:
Return chicken to the skillet and spoon gravy over the top. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through (165°F internal temp).

Serve:
Spoon creamy smothered chicken over cooked rice. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.

Notes

Sub in boneless chicken thighs for extra tenderness.

Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the gravy for extra depth.

Can be served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles instead of rice.

For a dairy-free option, use full-fat coconut milk in place of cream.

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