Description
A rich and creamy Southern-inspired Homestyle Creamed Chicken on Rice recipe featuring tender shredded chicken, buttery cream sauce, and fluffy white rice for the perfect comfort meal.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie or cooked breast)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup onion, finely diced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup green peas
1 tbsp sour cream
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cook rice until fluffy and keep warm.
2. If using raw chicken, season, cook, and shred it before proceeding.
3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
4. Add flour and whisk for one minute to create a smooth roux.
5. Gradually add chicken broth while whisking. Stir until smooth, then pour in heavy cream and mix well.
6. Add shredded chicken, peas, and sour cream. Simmer for 5 minutes until creamy and thick.
7. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
Replace heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
Add broccoli, corn, or spinach for extra flavor and color.
Store leftovers for 3 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat gently with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Southern, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 350g
- Calories: 520kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg