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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe

Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe
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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish where tender chicken is cooked in a rich, creamy sauce and served over fluffy white rice.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water to thicken, if needed)

For the Rice:

  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups water or chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the ChickenStart by seasoning the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear the chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Cook the AromaticsMelt butter in the same pan, sauté onions until soft, add garlic, cook until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Make the Creamy SauceDeglaze the pan with chicken broth, add cream, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Cook the RiceRinse rice, boil water/broth, add rice, cook for 15 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing.
  5. Step 5: Smother the ChickenReturn chicken to the pan, simmer in sauce for 10–15 minutes until fully cooked.
  6. Step 6: Serve and EnjoyServe chicken over rice, top with sauce and garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh garden salad.
  • For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for the sauce.
  • Feel free to customize the seasoning blend for the chicken to suit your taste preferences.

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Keywords: creamy smothered chicken, chicken and rice, comfort food, creamy sauce, easy dinner recipe

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