Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce served over fluffy rice, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Stir in the flour to form a roux, cooking for a minute. Gradually whisk in whole milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until smooth. Let it thicken slightly.
- Add the rice to the sauce and chicken broth. Stir and nestle the seared chicken on top. Cover and simmer until rice is cooked and chicken is at 165°F.
- Stir in Parmesan and cheddar cheese until melted. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and cheese alternatives. Make sure chicken is thawed if using frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg