Description
Indulge in comfort food with our Best Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe. This savory dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a creamy mushroom sauce, served over fluffy rice that absorbs all the delightful flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this recipe is easy to make, customizable, and sure to leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
4. In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, soy sauce, paprika, and thyme.
5. Place seared chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce mixture over the top.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 30–35 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).
7. Serve over cooked rice and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to swap chicken breasts for thighs for a richer flavor.
Add vegetables like bell peppers or peas for extra nutrition.
Adjust seasonings according to your taste preferences.
You can use white or brown rice based on your dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg