Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy smothered chicken and rice dish. Tender chicken thighs are seared to perfection and then simmered in a luscious, cheesy sauce with aromatic herbs. This one-pan meal is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Rice Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- Optional chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Rub chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare Rice Mixture: In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and rice. Add broth, cream, sour cream, cheese, thyme, and parsley. Simmer.
- Combine and Cook: Return chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let sit covered, then fluff rice. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred.
- For extra richness, add a splash more cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
