Description
Comforting Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion. This Southern-inspired dish features tender chicken thighs enveloped in a rich onion and mushroom gravy, served over fluffy rice. The combination of savory flavors and creamy texture makes this meal a family favorite for busy weeknights or cozy weekends at home. Easy to prepare and leftover-friendly, this recipe guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 onion, sliced thin
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown on both sides; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and mushrooms until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken broth while stirring until thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream and return chicken to the skillet; cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve smothered chicken over rice; garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg