Creamy Smothered Chicken and Shrimp Over Rice

 

 Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
• ½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 2 tbsp butter (better than oil 👌)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¾ cup shredded Colby Jack or cheddar
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (secret upgrade 🔥)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp Cajun seasoning (optional but 🔥)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• ½ cup pasta water or extra broth (optional for texture)
• Fresh parsley (optional)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Season Like a Pro

Season chicken & shrimp with:

• Salt & pepper
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Cajun (optional)

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2️⃣ Sear the Chicken (Important 🔥)

Heat butter + olive oil in a pan.
Cook chicken until golden with a crust, not just cooked.
👉 Remove and set aside.

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3️⃣ Cook the Shrimp (Don’t Overcook ❗)

Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
👉 Remove immediately.

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4️⃣ Build the Flavor Base

In same pan:

• Add onion → cook until soft
• Add garlic → sauté 30 sec

👉 (All the flavor is here 👌)

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5️⃣ Make the Creamy Sauce

Add:

• Chicken broth
• Heavy cream

Simmer gently, then add:

• Cheddar / Colby Jack
• Parmesan

Stir until smooth & creamy.

👉 Add a splash of broth if too thick.

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6️⃣ Bring It Together

Return chicken + shrimp to the pan.
Coat everything in sauce and simmer 2–3 minutes.

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7️⃣ Serve Like a Pro

Serve over hot rice 🍚
Spoon extra sauce on top 😍

Optional:

• Crispy potatoes on top
• Fresh parsley
• Extra cheese

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🔥 Pro Tips:

• Butter + pan drippings = deep flavor
• Parmesan = restaurant taste
• Don’t overcook shrimp (big mistake 🚫)
• Slightly thick sauce = perfect for rice