Smothered Chicken and Rice

A cozy, comforting one-pan meal featuring tender, seasoned chicken breasts nestled in a creamy, flavorful rice-and-vegetable blend. With a rich sauce, veggies, and easy cleanup, it's perfect for family dinners without fuss! 

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup sliced mushrooms

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• 1 cup long‑grain rice

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream

• Fresh parsley, for garnish
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). 

2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown 4–5 min per side. Remove and set aside. 

3. In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent (~3 min).

4. Add mushrooms and broccoli; cook another ~5 min. 

5. Stir in rice; cook 2 min to toast lightly. 

6. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir to combine. 

7. Nestle chicken breasts into the rice mixture, ensuring they're partially covered.

8. Transfer skillet to preheated oven; bake 25–30 min, until chicken is cooked and rice is tender. 

9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutritional Info (per serving, 4 total)

• Calories: ~450 kcal