Description
Indulge in this comforting Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice recipe that combines tender chicken with flavorful rice in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for a satisfying family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Rice Mixture:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon butter
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Sear the Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until golden brown; set aside.
- Prepare Rice Mixture: Sauté onion, garlic, then add rice, broth, soup, and cream. Stir to combine.
- Cook Everything: Return chicken to skillet, simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender and chicken is done.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For added veggies, stir in frozen peas or spinach.
- Chicken thighs work well for extra flavor.
- Adjust broth if using brown rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg