Description
Comforting Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate cozy dish that captures the essence of Southern cuisine. This hearty meal features succulent chicken thighs bathed in a rich onion and mushroom gravy, served over fluffy white rice. It’s an ideal recipe for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, offering both warmth and satisfaction. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you’ll find this one-pan wonder to be a family favorite that brings everyone together at the dinner table. Enjoy the savory blend of flavors that will have your loved ones asking for seconds!
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
- Seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and mushrooms for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables; stir for 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
- Gradually add chicken broth while stirring; cook until slightly thickened (about 3–5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and return seared chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer on low for about 30 minutes.
- Cook rice as per package instructions until fluffy.
- Serve smothered chicken over rice, garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg