Description
Comfort meets Southern charm in this hearty smothered chicken and rice dish that promises rich, creamy flavors. Succulent chicken nestled over fluffy rice creates a satisfying meal perfect for family dinners you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 cups (480 ml) white rice
- 3 cups (720 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Infuse chicken with a harmonious blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring even coating.
- Warm a skillet with olive oil and butter, then caramelize chicken to a golden hue on both surfaces. Transfer to a holding plate.
- Within the same skillet, transform onions, garlic, and bell peppers into a tender, aromatic medley.
- Introduce rice, chicken broth, and heavy cream, stirring to create a cohesive, creamy foundation. Allow mixture to gently bubble.
- Delicately nestle seared chicken pieces into the rice landscape. Seal with a lid and simmer at low temperature (around 350°F) for approximately 25-30 minutes, until rice reaches perfect tenderness and chicken achieves complete doneness.
- Extract from heat, crown with freshly chopped parsley, and present the dish while warmth still radiates.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken thighs for extra flavor and moisture, ensuring juicier results.
- Rinse rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
- Adjust cream and broth ratio for desired consistency, making the dish lighter or richer.
- Swap regular rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb, gluten-free alternative that maintains the dish’s delicious profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 505 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg