Description
Southern Smothered Chicken and Rice brings pure comfort straight to your dinner table, delivering rich, savory goodness that wraps your taste buds in warm, hearty flavors your family will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 chicken thighs
Side Starches:
- 1 cup white rice
Flavor Enhancers and Liquids:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (375°F) until it shimmers slightly.
- Generously sprinkle 4 chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust for 5 minutes.
- Transfer browned chicken to a clean plate, keeping those delicious pan drippings behind.
- Drop 1 chopped onion into the same skillet and stir constantly until translucent and soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour 2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup cream of mushroom soup into the skillet, whisking to combine smoothly.
- Gently nestle browned chicken thighs back into the liquid, ensuring they’re mostly submerged.
- Cover skillet and reduce heat to low, allowing chicken to simmer for 25 minutes until tender.
- While chicken simmers, prepare 1 cup white rice according to package directions, typically using 2 cups water.
- Plate cooked rice, then arrange chicken and gravy directly on top, letting those rich flavors meld together.
Notes
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper before browning to develop a rich, deep taste.
- Keep the heat at medium when browning chicken to avoid burning and ensure a golden, crispy exterior.
- For a gluten-free version, swap cream of mushroom soup with a homemade mushroom sauce or cornstarch-thickened broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg