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Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe

Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe
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A comforting and flavorful dish, Smothered Chicken and Rice features tender chicken in a creamy, herb-infused sauce served over fluffy white rice. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a casual gathering with friends.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Rice:

  • 1 cup white rice

Sauce:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Garnish:

  • Fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  2. Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sear chicken until golden brown, then set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onions until soft, add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Make the Sauce: Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then add heavy cream. Stir until sauce thickens.
  5. Season the Sauce: Add Italian herbs, more paprika, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.
  6. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until fully cooked.
  7. Cook the Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions.
  8. Serve: Serve chicken and sauce over rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • You can customize the herbs and seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
  • For a richer sauce, you can add grated Parmesan cheese at the end.

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Keywords: Smothered Chicken, Chicken and Rice, Creamy Chicken, Comfort Food

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