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Best Smothered Chicken and Rice

A hearty and comforting dish featuring tender chicken smothered in a rich gravy served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Gravy
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for frying
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for thickening
Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 2 cups water for cooking rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt for rice

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Gravy
  1. In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic, stirring to combine.
  4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a simmer.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Cook the Rice
  1. In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil.
  2. Add the rinsed rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Serve
  1. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve on plates.
  2. Top the rice with the smothered chicken and gravy.
  3. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added flavor, you can include mushrooms or bell peppers in the gravy.

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