Smothered Chicken and Rice: Easy Comfort Food You’ll Love
A comforting and hearty dish that brings the family together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika, then brown in the skillet.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in rice, then add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until rice is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and let cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the spices overnight.
- Can substitute brown rice; adjust cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Smothered Chicken and Rice