Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food! Tender chicken coated in a creamy, savory sauce served over fluffy rice makes for a satisfying and flavorful meal. Perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in, this recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup white rice
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian herbs
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sear chicken until golden brown, then set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onions until soft, add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then add heavy cream. Stir until sauce thickens.
- Season the Sauce: Add Italian herbs, more paprika, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until fully cooked.
- Cook the Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Serve: Serve chicken and sauce over rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes