🍴 Smothered Chicken and Rice 🥓

A Comforting Dish That Brings the Family Together at the Dinner Table

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

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Season the Chicken: Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low, add chicken broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
4. Smother the Chicken: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the chicken, and allow it to simmer for another 3-4 minutes until thoroughly smothered in the sauce.
5. Serve: Dish the rice onto plates, top with chicken, sauce, crispy bacon, and garnish with parsley if desired.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Proteins: 55g
- Fats: 25g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a healthier version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and use turkey bacon.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for added flavor and nutrition.

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