Description

If you’re craving a hearty, flavor-packed comfort meal, this **Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice** is calling your name. Featuring tender, seasoned chicken pieces smothered in a cheesy, herbed cream sauce and served over fluffy white rice, it’s everything you want in a cozy dish—easy, satisfying, and irresistibly creamy.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:
1½ lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
2 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
To Serve:
3 cups cooked white rice (jasmine or basmati works great)

Instructions

Season and Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toss chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking until smooth. Stir in cheddar, Parmesan, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
Smother the Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat it in the sauce. Let simmer for 3–5 minutes until everything is hot and creamy.
Plate and Garnish: Spoon chicken and sauce over a bed of hot cooked rice. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Add steamed broccoli or green beans on the side for balance. Try it with mashed potatoes or cauliflower rice as a low-carb swap. Top with crispy bacon bits for extra indulgence.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: smothered chicken and rice, creamy chicken skillet, comfort food dinner