Creamy Smothered Chicken And Rice: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish
This creamy smothered chicken and rice dish is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken with flavorful rice in a rich, creamy sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika and sear until browned on both sides.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add rice, cover, and reduce heat to low, cooking until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer for a few more minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add your favorite herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Smothered Chicken And Rice, comfort food, chicken dish