Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich, creamy sauce. This simple yet satisfying dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special family gatherings. The delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen will have everyone eager to sit down and enjoy a warm, hearty meal. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable options, this recipe promises smiles all around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., thyme or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Gather and chop the onions and garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in rice until coated with oils, then add chicken broth and soy sauce; bring to a simmer.
- Mix in cream of chicken soup until combined; return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the mixture.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg