Smothered Chicken And Rice Recipe
Make this hearty Smothered Chicken And Rice Recipe with tender chicken, savory gravy, and rice that soaks it all up.
Equipment
- Large skillet or deep pan
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Medium saucepan for rice
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 bone-in or boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons oil
For the Gravy
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
For the Rice
- 1 1/2 cups white rice
- 3 cups water or chicken broth
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown chicken on both sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter to the same skillet.
- Add onions and cook until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour over onions and stir well.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring.
- Add thyme and onion powder.
- Return chicken to skillet.
- Cover and simmer 25–30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve chicken and gravy over rice.