Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and comforting dish that combines creamy flavors with juicy chicken and tender rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the chicken thighs on both sides.
- Add the rice, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to the skillet.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
- Cover and transfer skillet to the oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken prior to cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like frozen peas or carrots for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Smothered Chicken And Rice