Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs in a creamy sauce served over fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken thighs – 4 pieces (bone-in, skin-on)
- 🧅 Onion – 1 medium, diced
- 🧄 Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
- 🌶️ Bell pepper – 1 medium, diced (any color)
- 🍲 Chicken broth – 2 cups
- 🥛 Heavy cream – 1 cup
- 🍚 Rice – 1 cup (long-grain or jasmine)
- 🧂 Salt – to taste
- 🧄 Pepper – to taste
- 🌿 Paprika – 1 teaspoon
- 🌿 Thyme – 1 teaspoon (dried or fresh)
- 🛢️ Olive oil – 2 tablespoons (for cooking)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Rinse the rice under cold water, then cook it in a pot with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet, sauté until softened, then add minced garlic.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Notes
- For a spicy version, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Brown rice can be used but requires longer cooking time.
- Let the dish cool before storing in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Smothered Chicken, Comfort Food, Southern Cuisine, Chicken and Rice