Smothered Chicken and Rice 🍗🍚
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Diet: Comfort Food, Family-Friendly
Creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor — this Smothered Chicken and Rice recipe brings comfort food to your dinner table in under an hour. Juicy chicken chunks simmered in a savory, garlicky cream sauce and served over fluffy rice? Yes, please!
📝 Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into chunks
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
1 tbsp flour (for thickening)
2 cups cooked white rice (or rice of choice)
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Sear the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken chunks, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook until browned on all sides (about 6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté Aromatics
In the same skillet, add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
3️⃣ Create the Sauce
Sprinkle in the flour and stir to coat the onions. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking to avoid lumps. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3–5 minutes.
4️⃣ Smother the Chicken
Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir well to coat with the creamy sauce. Simmer on low heat for another 8–10 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
5️⃣ Serve
Spoon the smothered chicken over a bed of warm cooked rice. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
🍽️ Serving Tips
Add steamed broccoli or green beans on the side for a full meal.
Try it with mashed potatoes instead of rice for a Southern-style twist.
❄️ Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth or cream if needed.
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