Description
This creamy smothered chicken rice features tender chicken breasts, fluffy long-grain rice, and a rich cheddar cheese sauce in one skillet. Ready in 35 minutes with minimal effort, it’s a comforting American comfort dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
1.5 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked (substitute brown rice for extra fiber)
2 cans (10.5 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup (undiluted)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon paprika (optional, for smokiness)
Instructions
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
Add chicken to the skillet and brown for 5-6 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
Stir in rice to coat with the garlic-butter mixture. Cook for 2 minutes.
Pour in cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and return chicken to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for optimal flavor.
Substitute brown rice (increase liquid by 1/2 cup and cook 30-35 minutes).
Shredded cheddar can be replaced with mozzarella for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken and rice portion
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg