Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food dish, featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich, creamy sauce served over fluffy rice. Easy to make in one pot, this hearty, family-friendly meal is perfect for weeknights or cozy weekends. Keywords: smothered chicken, creamy chicken and rice, one-pot chicken recipe
Ingredients
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- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until translucent. Add minced garlic and thyme; cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic, stirring constantly.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken thighs to the skillet, cover, and cook for 25–30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce is thickened.
- Serve chicken and sauce over cooked rice. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine before adding the chicken broth. You can also swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
