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Delicious Best Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe in Creamy Sauce

Delicious Best Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe in Creamy Sauce

This Delicious Best Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe in Creamy Sauce blends succulent chicken with a creamy sauce, creating a comforting dish that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
Cooking Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Creamy Sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water to thicken, if needed
Rice
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups water or chicken broth

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
  5. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, thyme, parsley, and additional salt and pepper.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then return the chicken to the skillet.
  7. If needed, mix cornstarch with water and add to the skillet to thicken the sauce.
  8. In a separate pot, combine rice and water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low until rice is cooked.
  9. Serve smothered chicken over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25g

Notes

For a twist, feel free to customize this recipe by adding vegetables or different herbs according to your preference.

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