Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken enveloped in a velvety cheese sauce over fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for rice)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (for cheese sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for cheese sauce)
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Cook the rice in chicken broth with 1/2 teaspoon salt, covering and simmering for 15-18 minutes.
- Make the sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, and gradually adding milk and chicken broth, thickening with cheese.
- Combine the chicken into the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over rice, garnished with parsley.
Notes
For healthier options, consider using brown rice or substituting heavy cream with low-fat milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, creamy, dinner, comfort food