Description

This Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice Delight is the ultimate comfort food made easy. Tender golden-seared chicken is coated in a rich, garlic Parmesan cream sauce and spooned over fluffy white rice. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Whether you’re craving cozy dinner ideas, a quick one-skillet meal, or food ideas for a family gathering, this easy recipe fits right in. Rich, savory, and satisfying—it’s a warm hug in a bowl that tastes like home.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup chicken broth

3/4 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (optional, for thickening)

3 cups cooked white rice

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken pieces until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3. Pour in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.

4. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens. Add cornstarch slurry if a thicker sauce is desired.

5. Spoon the creamy chicken over warm cooked rice.

6. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For deeper flavor, sear the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Swap white rice for mashed potatoes or cauliflower rice for a tasty variation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 550
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 135mg

Keywords: creamy chicken, rice dinner, comfort food, easy recipe, chicken and rice, skillet dinner