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Easy Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice – Quick Dinner Recipe

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This Easy Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken in a luscious creamy sauce with fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a family favorite that warms the soul.

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Long-grain white rice
  • Cream of chicken soup
  • Chicken broth
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Thyme (optional)
  • Rosemary (optional)
  • Paprika (optional)
  • Frozen peas or mixed vegetables
  • Fresh vegetables (bell peppers or spinach, optional)
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Start by seasoning your chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed, then toss in chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
  4. Stir in the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Mix well until combined, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in the rice and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and return the chicken to the skillet. Cover with a lid and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
  6. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add your frozen peas or other vegetables.
  7. Once the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender, fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley.

Nutrition

Keywords: Don’t overcrowd the skillet for even browning. Adjust the consistency with more broth if too thick. Experiment with different seasonings for variety.

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