Description
This recipe for Best Smothered Chicken and Rice combines tender chicken with savory gravy over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until soft.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and chicken broth.
- Add the rice and mix well.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts if preferred.
- For added flavor, include spices like paprika or thyme.
- Serve with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Best Smothered Chicken and Rice