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Creamy smothered chicken served with rice

Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a luscious cream sauce served over fluffy rice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts Use thighs for juiciness; breasts are leaner but may dry out.
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced Let mushrooms brown for more flavor.
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour Cooks out raw flour taste.
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half Heavy cream for richness; half-and-half for lighter sauce.
  • 0.5 cup sour cream Use full-fat for best texture.
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 cups cooked white rice Leftover rice works well.
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and mushrooms, cook for another 4–5 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
  • Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Cooking the Sauce

  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Stir in heavy cream, sour cream, and dried thyme. Bring to a simmer.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • If sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered for a few more minutes. Add a splash of broth or cream if too thick.
  • Serve chicken and creamy sauce over cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Freeze portions without rice for 2–3 months. Warm the rice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
Keyword Chicken and Rice, Comfort Food, Creamy Chicken, Family-Friendly, Hearty Dinner
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