Description
Smothered chicken and rice is a hearty dish that combines tender chicken with creamy gravy served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken on both sides, about 5 minutes each side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until soft.
- Add chicken broth and cream of mushroom soup to the skillet.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cover.
- Simmer for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve chicken and gravy over rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic to the onion while sautéing.
- Use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: smothered chicken and rice, chicken recipe, comfort food