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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

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A comforting dish of succulent chicken breasts smothered in a rich creamy sauce, served over fluffy rice.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Sauté the chicken in olive oil over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Cook the rice by bringing chicken broth and salt to a boil, then stirring in the rice, covering, and simmering for 15-18 minutes.
  4. Make the sauce by melting butter in the same skillet, adding flour to create a roux, then whisking in milk and chicken broth until smooth.
  5. Add garlic powder and thyme to the sauce and cook until thickened.
  6. Stir in shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  7. Assemble the dish by creating a bed of rice on a plate, topping with chicken, and pouring creamy sauce over it, garnished with parsley.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in seasoning a few hours before cooking. This dish can be made ahead of time and assembled later.

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