Description
This Smothered Chicken and Rice recipe is a comforting one-pot meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. Juicy chicken thighs are seared to perfection, then baked with creamy rice for a delicious Southern-American dish.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Chicken:
Rice:
Additional:
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet until golden brown.
- Cook aromatics: Cook onion, garlic in butter.
- Add rice: Toast rice, add broth, cream, and seasonings.
- Bake: Place chicken on top, bake until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let rest, garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use boneless chicken thighs or breasts, adjusting cooking time.
- Enhance with mushrooms or bell pepper for extra flavor.
