Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Tender chicken simmers in a rich, savory sauce and is served over fluffy rice, which absorbs all the delicious flavors. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a satisfying meal that even the pickiest eaters will love. Get ready to indulge in every bite of this hearty dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sear the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Mix together chicken broth, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, and other preferred spices in a bowl. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- Stir in rice. Cover with foil or a lid and bake for about 30 minutes until rice is tender and has absorbed the sauce.
- Let it rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg