Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice
A warm and comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for satisfying weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water to thicken, if needed)
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups water or chicken broth
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Allow it to sit for a few minutes.
- In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove browned chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to incorporate flavor. Let it simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, thyme, parsley, additional salt, and pepper. Return chicken to the skillet and reduce heat to low, letting it simmer until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook rice in a separate pot with water or chicken broth until tender. Remove from heat and let sit covered.
- If desired, thicken the sauce with cornstarch slurry until it reaches desired consistency.
Notes
Prep ingredients ahead of time for smoother cooking. Adjust seasonings to taste.