Description
Succulent smothered chicken and rice brings Southern comfort to dinner tables with hearty, creamy goodness. Robust flavors blend perfectly, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Grains and Base:
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Fats and Liquids:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Optional Ingredient:
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- Blend paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create a robust seasoning mixture for the chicken thighs.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat with olive oil, creating a sizzling surface for searing chicken until a rich golden-brown crust develops on both sides.
- Transfer the beautifully browned chicken to a separate plate, reserving the flavorful pan drippings.
- Reduce heat and melt butter in the same skillet, introducing diced onions and minced garlic to release their aromatic essence.
- Introduce rice to the skillet, gently coating each grain with the buttery, fragrant base.
- Pour chicken broth and cream into the skillet, stirring to create a harmonious liquid foundation for the rice.
- Carefully nestle the seared chicken thighs into the rice mixture, ensuring they are partially submerged.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low, allowing the dish to simmer for 25-30 minutes until rice reaches perfect tenderness and chicken cooks through completely.
- Optional: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch before serving the steaming, comforting meal.
Notes
- Boost chicken flavor by marinating thighs in seasoning mix for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance taste depth.
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for extra juiciness and richer flavor profile compared to boneless varieties.
- Swap white rice with brown rice or quinoa for added nutritional value and different texture in the dish.
- Adjust liquid ratios slightly when using alternative grains to ensure perfect moisture and tenderness during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg