Description
Enjoy this comforting Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice. Tender chicken breasts cook in a rich, savory mushroom gravy, creating a soulful, easy meal perfect for family dinners. We bring the joy back to weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 8 ounces Cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and Black pepper to taste
- 2 cups Cooked white rice (for serving)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add onion and mushrooms to the same skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute to create a roux base.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce. Let the gravy thicken slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve the smothered chicken and gravy immediately over warm, fluffy rice. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor depth, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes.
- This recipe tastes even better the next day as leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1/2 cup rice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg