Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
This creamy smothered chicken and rice recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a velvety herb sauce make it a cozy family favorite.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water to thicken, if needed
Rice
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently.
- Add chicken back to the skillet, cover, and let it simmer until cooked through. Use cornstarch slurry if you want a thicker sauce.
- Meanwhile, cook rice in water or chicken broth until fluffy.
- Serve the chicken smothered in creamy sauce over the rice, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding mushrooms or spinach to the sauce. You can also swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter version.
