Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice for Family Dinners is the perfect comfort food that will warm hearts and satisfy appetites. This easy one-pot meal features tender boneless chicken cooked to perfection in a creamy, savory sauce, served over fluffy long-grain rice. As it bakes, the delightful aromas fill your kitchen, making it impossible for anyone to resist gathering around the dinner table. With minimal prep time and cleanup, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. Pair it with steamed vegetables or garlic bread for a complete meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- Salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown on both sides (4-5 minutes each).
- Remove chicken and sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in chicken broth and cream of mushroom soup; mix well.
- Add uncooked rice on top of the sauce, then place the seared chicken back in the pan.
- Cover and bake for 30-35 minutes until rice is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg