Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, creamy rice, and flavorful seasonings. A perfect dish for family dinners, easy to make, and customizable to your taste!
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- Chopped onion
- Chopped green bell pepper
- Cream of chicken soup
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Chicken broth
- Uncooked long-grain white rice
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté chopped onion and green bell pepper in the same skillet until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Prepare Sauce: Mix cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth in a bowl until smooth.
- Assemble Dish: Layer sautéed vegetables in a baking dish. Add uncooked rice, pour soup mixture over rice, and top with chicken.
- Bake: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes or until the rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Let rest for a few minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
- For juicier chicken, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Add shredded cheese on top for a cheesy twist.
- Adjust rice-to-liquid ratio for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
