Description
Indulge in the warmth of Best Smothered Chicken and Rice, where tender chicken meets a creamy, zesty sauce. This dish is an easy-to-make family favorite that promises to impress at any dinner table. With its delightful aroma filling your home, every bite is a celebration of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet; cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each).
- In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, soy sauce, paprika, thyme, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour sauce mixture over chicken in the skillet; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in rice, ensuring it's submerged in the sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg