Smothered Chicken and Rice

Smothered Chicken and Rice

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into chunks

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup chicken broth

½ cup heavy cream

½ cup diced tomatoes (optional)

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp dried thyme

½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

2 cups cooked white rice

Instructions:

Cook the Chicken:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Sauté the Aromatics:

In the same skillet, add diced onions and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Prepare the Sauce:

Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Add diced tomatoes, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Stir and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Combine and Simmer:

Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and let it simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens.

Serve:

Spoon the smothered chicken and sauce over cooked white rice. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Enjoy:

A warm, hearty dish perfect for family dinners or comfort food cravings! 🥰

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🥘Casserole

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Dinner

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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