Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious blend of creamy chicken and rice, enhanced by the smoky flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble it into pieces.
- In the same skillet, sear the chicken breasts until golden brown.
- Add rice, chicken broth, cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with crumbled turkey bacon, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more heavy cream.
- You can substitute chicken with turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Smothered Chicken, Turkey Bacon Recipe, Chicken and Rice
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