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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe

Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe
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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken nestled in a creamy rice mixture, topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Rice:

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Sear in olive oil and butter until golden. Set aside.
  2. Cook Aromatics: Saute onion until soft, then add garlic and cook briefly.
  3. Cook Rice: Add rice to coat with aromatics. Pour in broth, milk, and cream. Simmer.
  4. Combine and Finish: Return chicken to the pan. Simmer until rice is tender. Top with cheese and parsley.

Notes

  • You can substitute brown rice, adjusting cooking time and liquid amount.
  • For added vegetables, stir in peas or spinach in the last 5 minutes of cooking.

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