🍗 Smothered Chicken and Rice 🍚

A comfort meal that brings the warmth of home to your table, perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. Prep the Chicken: Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil and season them generously with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
   
2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside.

3. Create the Sauce: In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

4. Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken and let everything simmer together for another 3-4 minutes, ensuring the chicken is thoroughly smothered in the sauce.

5. Serve: Dish the cooked rice onto plates. Top with the creamy chicken, sprinkle over the crispy bacon and fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

- Calories: 620 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Proteins: 55g
- Fats: 24g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- Bacon Boost: For an extra crispy bacon topping, try baking your bacon in the oven at 400°F until crisp. This method often yields evenly cooked, extra crispy bacon perfect for crumbling.
- Herb Variations: Don't hesitate to experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary for a twist in flavor.
- Rice Choices: Brown rice or wild rice can be used as healthier alternatives to white rice, adding a nutty flavor and more fiber to your dish.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳

- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
- Serving: 4