Best Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe
Discover how to make Best Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
15
Prep Time
35
Cook Time
50
Total Time
4
Servings
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Discover how to make Best Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Prep Chicken: Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper.
Step 2
2. Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown (internal temp 165°F/74°C). Transfer to a plate.
Step 3
3. Cook Rice: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add rice and toast 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits.
Step 4
4. Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Step 5
5. Make Sauce: Stir in milk, cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, smoked paprika, remaining ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Cook uncovered 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 6
6. Combine: Nestle chicken breasts into the rice mixture. Spoon sauce over the top, cover, and warm 2-3 minutes until heated through.
You Must Know
- ✓For deeper flavor, use a mix of sharp cheddar and Gruyère cheeses.
- ✓Let chicken rest 5 minutes after searing to keep juices locked in.
- ✓Toast the rice until it turns opaque but not brown for optimal texture.
Chef's Notes
For deeper flavor, use a mix of sharp cheddar and Gruyère cheeses.
Let chicken rest 5 minutes after searing to keep juices locked in.
Toast the rice until it turns opaque but not brown for optimal texture.
Serving Suggestions
Pair with steamed green beans or a crisp apple-walnut salad. Excellent for potlucks or meal prep.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
620
Calories
45g
Protein
45g
Carbs
28g
Fat
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Best Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe
Discover how to make Best Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients (12)
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown (internal temp 165°F/74°C). Transfer to a plate.
- Cook Rice: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add rice and toast 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Make Sauce: Stir in milk, cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, smoked paprika, remaining ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Cook uncovered 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine: Nestle chicken breasts into the rice mixture. Spoon sauce over the top, cover, and warm 2-3 minutes until heated through.
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