Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich, creamy sauce. This dish envelops you in warmth and flavor, making it perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings. With a delightful mix of textures from the savory sauce and fresh vegetables, every bite will have your loved ones asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this recipe is sure to impress without the stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping the garlic, onion, and bell peppers.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and add onions and bell peppers. Sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in chicken broth and cream of mushroom soup until well combined. Allow to bubble.
- Fold in long-grain rice and return seared chicken to the skillet, ensuring it's nestled into the sauce.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; let simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice absorbs the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg