This Best Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe is the ultimate comfort food, featuring juicy chicken smothered in a rich gravy served over fluffy rice.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Skillet
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 pieces chicken thighs
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook until browned on both sides.
Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
Add garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional minute before returning the chicken to the skillet.
Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
Serve warm, spooning the gravy over the chicken and rice.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight with spices.
Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for added nutrition.