Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any table. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sauce, served over fluffy rice that absorbs every bit of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s a meal that evokes nostalgia and creates lasting memories. Quick to prepare yet full of robust flavors, this recipe will become a staple in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop onions and mince garlic while rinsing the rice.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Add aromatics: Stir in chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Combine ingredients: Add cream of mushroom soup and chicken broth; bring to a simmer before stirring in rinsed rice.
- Cook: Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender.
- Serve: Fluff rice with a fork before serving; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg