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Smothered Chicken And Rice

Tender Smothered Chicken And Rice: Comfort Food Bliss

Experience the comforting flavors of Smothered Chicken And Rice, a creamy and satisfying dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Thighs can be used for even more moisture.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Can be substituted with vegetable oil or butter.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Rice Use white or brown rice, adjusting cooking time for brown.
  • 2 cups Chicken broth Homemade or store-bought.
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Substitute with half-and-half or non-dairy alternative for a lighter touch.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Consider smoked paprika for extra depth.
  • to taste Salt & black pepper Adjust to your taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Fresh thyme can be used if available.
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Freshly chopped for garnish.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Frozen peas Fresh peas can be used if you want a seasonal touch.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry, then season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
  2. In a saucepan, combine rice, chicken broth, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until fluffy.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden, then set aside.
  4. Sauté diced onion in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Deglaze with chicken broth, stir in heavy cream and peas, simmer for 5 minutes, then return chicken to skillet.
  6. Cook chicken until it reaches 165°F. Serve over rice and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra moisture, use chicken thighs instead of breasts. Follow package instructions for perfect rice texture.

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