Creamy Smothered Chicken: Indulgent Rice Recipe for Home Cooks
Indulge in this creamy smothered chicken and rice dish that will satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika, then brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add rice, chicken broth, and heavy cream; stir to combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add some cayenne pepper.
- This dish is great with a side of vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Smothered Chicken And Rice