Smothered Chicken and Rice: The Juicy Comfort Dish You’ll Love
A delicious and comforting dish featuring juicy chicken served over rice, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika, then brown them in the skillet.
- Remove the chicken and sauté the onions and garlic until softened.
- Add the rice and stir for a few minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and return the chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer until the rice is fully cooked and the chicken is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side of green beans for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg