Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with creamy rice, making it a perfect family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika, then brown them in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, cover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken in spices overnight.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Smothered Chicken, Chicken and Rice, Family Dinner, Comfort Food