Creamy Chicken & Rice

Ingredients

• 14 boneless, skinless chicken breasts(800g)
• 21 teaspoon salt(6g)
• 30.5 teaspoon black pepper(2g)
• 41 teaspoon garlic powder(3g)
• 51 teaspoon onion powder(3g)
• 61 teaspoon smoked paprika(3g)
• 72 tablespoons olive oil(27g)
• 82 tablespoons butter(28g)
• 91 small onion, finely chopped(70g)
• 103 cloves garlic, minced(9g)
• 113 cups chicken broth(720g)
• 121 cup heavy cream(240g)
• 131 teaspoon dried thyme(2g)
• 141 teaspoon dried parsley(2g)
• 150.5 teaspoon paprika(1.5g)
• 161 cup shredded cheddar cheese(112g)
• 170.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese(56g)
• 181 cup long-grain white rice(185g)

Instructions

1. 1Season & Sear Chicken – Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Sear in olive oil 4–5 min per side until golden. Set aside.
2. 2Sauté Aromatics – In the same skillet, melt butter, cook onion 2–3 min, then add garlic for 30 sec.
3. 3Make Sauce – Add chicken broth, scrape up bits, then stir in cream, thyme, parsley, and paprika. Simmer. Lower heat, add cheddar and mozzarella, stir until smooth.
4. 4Cook Rice – In a pot, cook rice with chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15 min until tender. Fluff with a fork.
5. 5Smother Chicken – Return chicken to skillet, simmer in sauce 10–12 min until cooked through. Spoon sauce over chicken.
6. 6Serve – Plate rice, top with chicken and sauce. Garnish with parsley or extra cheese.