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A vibrant plated dish of smothered chicken and rice featuring golden-brown chicken breasts topped with rich gravy, alongside fluffy white rice and colorful vegetables, styled simply on a rustic wooden board with natural daylight highlighting textures.

Smothered Chicken and Rice Weeknight Comfort Meal

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A comforting, flavorful chicken and rice dish with tender chicken breasts smothered in gravy and served over fluffy rice, ideal for weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken on both sides, then transfer to a baking dish.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms until tender.
  5. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then pour over chicken breasts.
  6. Add rice around the chicken in the dish.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, until rice is cooked and chicken is tender.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use jasmine or basmati rice for extra flavor.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like peas or bell peppers for variety.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Comfort Food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 400 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 750 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg