Description
Creamed Chicken Over Rice is a creamy Southern classic featuring tender shredded chicken in a rich, buttery sauce served over warm white rice.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups shredded chicken
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
½ cup onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp sea salt
½ cup green peas
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp sour cream
Instructions
1. Rinse and cook the rice until tender, then keep warm.
2. If not using pre-cooked chicken, season and cook until golden, then shred.
3. Melt butter in a skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms until soft.
4. Add flour to make a roux, whisk until lightly golden.
5. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and then add heavy cream.
6. Stir in shredded chicken and peas, then simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Mix in sour cream, adjust seasoning, and serve over rice with parsley.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Add corn or carrots for extra flavor.
Replace cream with milk for a lighter version.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 350g
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg