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SMOTHERED CHICKEN AND RICE: Discover the Best Recipe!

A delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken smothered in a rich gravy served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika, then brown them in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side.
  3. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, sauté until translucent.
  5. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, add chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
  7. Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  8. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.
  9. Serve chicken and gravy over rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

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.

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