Description
Delight in the comforting flavors of Smothered Chicken and Rice, a creamy, savory dish that brings family together for a warm, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline your cooking process.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet, browning each side for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup and chicken broth until well combined.
- Gently fold in uncooked rice, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Cover and let simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet/Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg