Description
Indulge in this comforting and creamy Best Smothered Chicken and Rice recipe that combines juicy chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and a cheesy topping for a Southern-inspired meal that is sure to please.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Rice:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until golden; set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion, then add garlic.
- Add Rice: Stir in rice, then add broth, cream, and seasonings.
- Bake: Nestle chicken in skillet, bake until rice is tender and chicken is cooked.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle with cheddar, cover, and let rest.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can swap chicken thighs for breasts, adjusting cooking time.
- For added flavor, consider adding mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: Southern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
