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Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe

Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern-American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

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

    Chicken:

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

    • Rice:

  • 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)

    • Additional:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Sear chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet until golden brown.
  4. Cook aromatics: Cook onion, garlic in butter.
  5. Add rice: Toast rice, add broth, cream, and seasonings.
  6. Bake: Place chicken on top, bake until cooked through.
  7. 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.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/smothered-chicken-and-rice-recipe/