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Patricia

Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice: A Comfort Food Delight!

Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs smothered in a rich, creamy sauce served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the heavy cream, stirring to combine with the drippings. Add the shredded cheddar cheese, frozen mixed vegetables, thyme, paprika, and stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy.
  4. Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  5. Serve the creamy chicken over the cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs.
  • For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for an hour before cooking.

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