Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe
This Smothered Chicken and Rice recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with creamy rice, hearty vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special weekend meal.
- Author: admin1
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Rice Mixture:
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Add mushrooms and broccoli, cook for another 5 minutes.
- Combine with rice: Stir in rice and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb flavors.
- Add liquids: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Assemble and bake: Place the browned chicken breasts back into the skillet, covering them with the rice mixture. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Smothered Chicken, Chicken and Rice, Comfort Food, One-Pot Meal