Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken smothered in creamy sauce served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and return chicken to the skillet.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve chicken over rice, spooning sauce on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or parsley.
- Adjust the cream for a lighter sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Smothered Chicken and Rice