Description
A hearty dish of tender chicken blanketed in a creamy, herb-infused sauce and cooked to perfection with fragrant rice. Golden crust and savory depth make it a weeknight staple. Customize with chicken thighs or vegetable broth.
Ingredients
Chicken breast (2 pieces, 6 oz each)
Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
Onion powder (1 teaspoon)
Smoked paprika (1 teaspoon)
Salt (1 teaspoon)
Ground black pepper (1 teaspoon)
Long-grain white rice (1 cup uncooked)
Chicken broth (2 cups)
Unsalted butter (4 tablespoons)
Shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup)
Instructions
Pat chicken dry and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet, brown chicken (5-7 minutes per side). Add rice, broth, and butter; stir to blend. Simmer uncovered on low heat until rice absorbs liquid (15-20 minutes). Fold in cheese until sauce thickens. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for richer flavor. Substitute vegetable oil for neutral taste. Replace chicken broth with vegetable broth for vegetarian. Instant rice saves time (5 minutes cooking). Use margarine for vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 403
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 55mg