Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken and creamy rice in a rich, savory sauce. This dish fills your kitchen with delightful aromas and offers a warm hug on a plate. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is simple enough for busy weeknights while delivering a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Your favorite seasonings (e.g., salt, pepper, paprika)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Chop onion and mince garlic.
- Brown Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in onions and garlic; cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Add chicken broth and soy sauce.
- Incorporate Rice: Stir in rice until coated with the liquid. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Check Rice: After simmering, check if rice has absorbed the liquid; fluff with a fork when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg