Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a cozy, one-pan chicken dinner featuring golden-seared chicken breasts, fluffy rice, sweet peas, and a velvety cream sauce. Perfect for weeknights or casual entertaining, this family-friendly comfort food combines convenience with hearty flavor—all in a single skillet for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ lbs)
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen peas
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Sear the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.Sauté Aromatics
In the same skillet, sauté onion for 3 minutes until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.Cook the Rice
Stir in rice to coat with onion and garlic. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.Simmer with Chicken
Return chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.Make it Creamy
Remove the lid. Stir in heavy cream and frozen peas. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.Serve
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Golden searing builds flavor—don’t rush this step.
Stick with long-grain rice for best texture.
Add peas at the end for bright color and sweetness.
Swap half-and-half for a lighter version or coconut milk for dairy-free.
Stir in Parmesan or sautéed mushrooms for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Plats
- Method: One-Pan Skillet
- Cuisine: American