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Creamed chicken over rice with tender chicken pieces smothered in a rich, creamy sauce and served on fluffy white rice.

Easy Creamed Chicken Over Rice

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This creamed chicken over rice is pure comfort food! With a few easy ingredients, you can make a creamy, delicious meal your family will love.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Simmer Time 5

Total Time 45

Servings: 5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, southern

Calories: 520

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Ingredients

2 cups Cooked White Rice Long-grain recommended
2 cups Shredded Chicken Rotisserie or cooked breast meat
2 tablespoon Butter Unsalted preferred
2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour Thickens the sauce
2 cups Chicken Broth Low sodium recommended
1 cup Heavy Cream For a rich creamy texture
1 cup Mushrooms Sliced optional
½ cup Onion Finely diced
2 cloves Garlic Minced
½ teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
½ teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust to taste
½ cup Green Peas Adjust to taste
1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish
1 tablespoon Sour Cream Secret ingredient for extra depth

Equipment

1 Large skillet For making the sauce and cooking chicken
1 Saucepan For cooking rice
1 Whisk Helps create a smooth, lump-free sauce
1 Helps create a smooth, lump-free sauce For stirring ingredients evenly
1 Measuring cups/spoons For accurate ingredient portions
1 Sharp knife To cut chicken and vegetables

Method

Rinse and cook the rice until tender, then keep warm.
If not using pre-cooked chicken, season and cook until golden, then shred.
In a skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms in butter until soft.
Add flour to the skillet and whisk continuously to form a golden roux.
Gradually add chicken broth while whisking, followed by heavy cream.
Return shredded chicken to the skillet, add peas, and simmer.
Stir in sour cream, season to taste, and serve over hot rice with fresh parsley.