Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Enjoy this easy and delicious Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe, perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in rice, broth, paprika, salt, and pepper, then add chicken back to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken with spices a few hours before cooking.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg