Description
Indulge in the rich and hearty flavors of Smothered Chicken and Rice, a comforting dish that combines juicy chicken with creamy rice, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in and skin-on for extra flavor)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Brown the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken and sauté chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add chicken skin-side up, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Once cooked, let rest for a few minutes, then serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can use brown rice, but adjust the cooking time and liquid amount.
- Chicken breasts can be a leaner alternative to thighs.
- This recipe can also be adapted for slow cooking by transferring ingredients after browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg