Best Smothered Chicken and Rice: A Family Favorite Comfort Dish
Learn how to make the best smothered chicken and rice, a family favorite comfort dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 2 cups rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a large skillet, brown the chicken over medium heat.
- Remove chicken and sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Add rice to the skillet and stir for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat.
- Cook until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- You can use other cuts of chicken if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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