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Best Smothered Chicken and Rice

Best Smothered Chicken and Rice for Ultimate Comfort Food

Best Smothered Chicken and Rice is a warm hug on a plate, bringing comfort to the dreariest of days with tender chicken thighs, rich gravy, and fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs boneless recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or oil
For the Gravy
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Flour
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Rice fluffy white recommended
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder if fresh isn't available

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Dredge in flour.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté onion in the same skillet until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Sprinkle flour into the skillet to make a roux, then whisk in chicken broth and thicken for about 5 minutes. Add heavy cream and stir.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 175°F.
  6. Prepare rice according to package instructions while chicken simmers.
  7. Serve chicken over rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Season generously and avoid overcrowding the skillet for the best results. Substitute proteins or add vegetables as desired.

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