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Close-up of fluffy cooked white rice topped with tender chicken smothered in a creamy beige onion sauce, garnished with parsley.
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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice: The Ultimate Comfort Skillet

This highly satisfying Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice features golden-brown seared cutlets and a thick, rich beige onion sauce served over a bed of incredibly fluffy white rice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast cutlets Thinly sliced, about 680g total.
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour For dredging the chicken.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 30ml, for pan-searing.
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice 200g, rinsed thoroughly.
  • 2 cups water 470ml.
  • 1 large yellow onion 150g, thinly sliced.
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter 30g.
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 16g, for the roux.
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth 350ml.
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream 120ml.
  • 1 tsp kosher salt 5g, plus more to taste.
  • 1 tsp coarse cracked black pepper 2g.
  • 2 tbsp fresh green parsley flakes Finely chopped.

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed Cast-iron Skillet Essential for developing fond and searing chicken.
  • 1 Medium Saucepan with Lid Required for properly steaming the fluffy rice.

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Rinse the white rice under cold water. Combine with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to lowest heat, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes. Let rest off heat for 5 minutes, then fluff.
  2. Pat the chicken cutlets dry, season with salt and pepper, and dredge lightly in 1 tbsp of flour. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear cutlets for 4-5 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the skillet. Add sliced yellow onions and cook for 5-7 minutes until completely soft and translucent.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tbsp of flour over the onions and stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits from the pan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 3 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet, smothering it completely in the sauce. Serve over the fluffy white rice and garnish with chopped green parsley and coarse cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalProtein: 34gFat: 32gFiber: 2g

Notes

Tip 1: Do not rush the sear; let the chicken easily release from the pan to ensure a golden crust.
Tip 2: Make sure to temper your heavy cream on low heat so the sauce remains flawlessly smooth.
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