Sizzle Up Creamy Smothered Chicken And Rice: The Best Comfort Dish
A delightful comfort dish combining creamy chicken and rice for an irresistible meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, and heavy cream.
- Add chicken back to the skillet and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer until rice is cooked through.
- Stir in parmesan cheese just before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken before cooking.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: comfort food, creamy chicken, chicken and rice