SMOTHERED CHICKEN AND RICE: Discover the Best Recipe!
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A delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken smothered in a rich gravy served over fluffy rice.
- Author: Isabella
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup of rice
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika, then brown them in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, sauté until translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, add chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve chicken and gravy over rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for a few hours before cooking.
- This dish can be made with boneless chicken breasts if preferred.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg