Description
Best Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish featuring juicy chicken thighs smothered in a creamy sauce, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 tbsp butter (plus more if needed)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp flour (for roux)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Dredge lightly in flour.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down until golden, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in 2 tbsp flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then add cream and simmer until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer on low for 25–30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook white rice according to package directions.
- Serve chicken and gravy over rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Make sure to keep the heat moderate to avoid burning the butter or roux.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal taste.
- For added flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg