Smothered Chicken and Rice: A Juicy Comfort Food Delight
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our Smothered Chicken and Rice recipe, featuring juicy chicken and flavorful rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Brown the chicken on both sides, then remove from the skillet.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet and sauté until soft.
- Stir in the rice, then add chicken broth and thyme.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer until rice is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices overnight.
- Can substitute brown rice, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg