Description
A creamy and comforting chicken dish served over fluffy rice, featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce made with heavy cream, chicken broth, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to lift up any browned bits.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.
- Return the chicken to the pan, coating it in the creamy sauce. Simmer on low for 3-4 minutes.
- Spoon a serving of cooked rice onto each plate and top with the creamy chicken.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use plant-based chicken or tofu in place of the chicken breasts.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Try using different rice varieties like brown rice or wild rice for a different texture and flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead by cooking the chicken and sauce separately and then reheating when ready to serve.
- If the sauce is too thick, add more chicken broth to adjust the consistency.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
