Description
Comforting Smothered Chicken and Rice is a quintessential Southern dish that promises warmth and satisfaction in every bite. Tender chicken thighs are bathed in a luscious onion and mushroom gravy, served over fluffy rice, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. The combination of savory flavors and hearty texture creates a comforting dish that your family will love. Whether you’re gathering around the dinner table or preparing for a casual get-together, this recipe is sure to please everyone. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s a delightful go-to recipe that can be enjoyed any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 onion, sliced thin
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté sliced onions and mushrooms in the same skillet until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables; stir for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add chicken broth while stirring until thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream, return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer on low for about 30 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve smothered chicken over rice with garnishes like fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg