Description
Savory Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs smothered in a creamy gravy served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Heat oil in a large skillet and cook chicken skin-side down for 5–6 minutes. Flip and cook 4–5 more minutes. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in broth and cream. Simmer until thickened. Season to taste.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Cover and cook on low for 10–12 minutes until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- In a separate pot, cook rice with broth or water and salt until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Spoon rice into bowls and top with smothered chicken and gravy.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use butter instead of olive oil.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for added nutrition.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg