Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

Comfort Food Made Easy for Busy Nights

There’s something downright magical about juicy chicken simmered in a creamy, savory sauce and spooned over fluffy rice. This Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is the kind of meal that wraps you up like a warm hug after a long day simple, hearty, and full of nostalgic flavor. The tender chicken soaks up a rich gravy-style sauce, and when paired with buttery rice? Pure comfort. Perfect for weeknights when you crave something filling and familiar without spending hours in the kitchen.

🍚 Serving Versatility: How You Can Enjoy Creamy Smothered Chicken And Rice

This dish is wonderfully adaptable! Try it with:

• White, brown, or wild rice
• Mashed potatoes or egg noodles
• Cauliflower rice for a low-carb twist
• Stuffed into wraps for lunch leftovers

📋 Ingredients You Need For Creamy Smothered Chicken And Rice

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
• ½ cup sour cream (or cream cheese)
• 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
• Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

🥄 Directions:

1. Season and sear your chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. In a skillet, heat oil and brown chicken for 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pan, sauté onions until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Sprinkle in flour, stir to coat onions, then slowly pour in chicken broth and milk. Stir well to make a smooth sauce.
4. Stir in sour cream and simmer until thickened (about 3–5 minutes).
5. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer covered for 10–12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
6. Serve over warm rice and garnish with parsley if desired.

⏱️ Quick Info:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Calories: ~420 per serving

💛 Why You’ll Love This Creamy Smothered Chicken And Rice Recipe:

• ✅ Comforting and creamy with bold flavor
• ✅ Done in under 40 minutes
• ✅ Pantry-friendly and budget-smart
• ✅ Easily adaptable to your diet
• ✅ Kid-approved and freezer-friendly

🌍 A Southern Comfort Note:

“Smothered” dishes have deep Southern roots, especially in Louisiana and Mississippi. Traditionally slow-cooked, this shortcut version delivers all that soulful richness fast.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

• Pair with roasted green beans or sautéed spinach
• Add crispy bacon on top for a smoky bite
• Serve with hot biscuits or cornbread on the side
• Spoon leftovers into wraps or bowls for lunch the next day

Looking for more weeknight comfort? Try our Creamy Peanut Sauce Noodles in 10 Minutes next!

👩‍🍳 Pro Tips:

• Don’t skip browning the chicken it seals in flavor!
• Use half-and-half or heavy cream for a richer gravy.
• Stir the sauce frequently to keep it smooth.
• Add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.

🧊 Storage & Leftovers:

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze without rice for up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Gently reheat on the stovetop or microwave with a splash of broth to revive the sauce.

🥰 Final Thoughts from Emma:

If cozy had a flavor, this would be it. Smothered chicken is that dish you pull out when you need easy comfort on the table fast and it never lets you down. Try it your way, spice it up or down, and make it yours.

🍽️ P.S. Don’t forget to follow me on Pinterest for more creamy weeknight winners like this!
And hey how do you like your smothered chicken: rice, mashed potatoes, or biscuits?

Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

This Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is comfort food at its finest tender chicken simmered in a rich, savory sauce, served over fluffy rice. Quick enough for a weeknight, but cozy enough to feel like a hug in a bowl.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Southern

Servings 4 servings

Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

• Skillet

Ingredients

  

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup milk or half-and-half
• 0.5 cup sour cream or cream cheese
• 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
• chopped parsley optional garnish

Instructions

 

• Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. In a skillet, heat oil and brown chicken for 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
• In the same pan, sauté onions until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Sprinkle in flour, stir to coat onions, then slowly pour in chicken broth and milk. Stir well to make a smooth sauce.
• Stir in sour cream and simmer until thickened (about 3–5 minutes).
• Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer covered for 10–12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
• Serve over warm rice and garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Use half-and-half or heavy cream for extra richness. Add mushrooms or spinach for more veggies. Store leftovers in fridge for 3–4 days or freeze without rice for up to 2 months.

Keyword Chicken, Comfort Food, Quick Dinner