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Smothered Chicken and Rice


  • Author: mia-harper
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A comforting dish that combines tender chicken with fluffy rice in a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup of long-grain white rice
  • 1 can of cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup of chicken broth
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sear the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
  2. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in the same skillet until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the rice, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, and milk until well blended.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, return the chicken to the skillet on top of the rice mixture, cover, and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender.

Notes

Serve hot; great with a side salad or steamed vegetables.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg