Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice – A Comfort Food Favorite
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a rich, comforting skillet dish featuring seared chicken in a savory cream sauce served over fluffy rice — perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or 4 boneless thighs/breasts)
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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1/2 tsp dried thyme
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter
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1 small onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp flour
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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2 cups cooked white rice
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Chopped parsley or green onion for garnish
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
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Heat oil and butter in a large skillet. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
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Sprinkle in flour, stirring constantly for 1–2 minutes.
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Slowly pour in broth, whisking until smooth. Bring to a simmer.
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Stir in heavy cream. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Return chicken to skillet. Cover and simmer 20–25 minutes until fully cooked.
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Serve over rice, spooning sauce on top. Garnish with parsley or green onion.
Notes
Use boneless chicken for faster cooking. Add mushrooms, peas, or spinach for variation. Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days.