Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting Southern-style meal featuring tender bone-in chicken simmered in a savory gravy with long-grain rice. This one-pan dish is rich in flavor, easy to prepare, and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or hearty family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- All-purpose flour
- Olive oil or butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- Chicken broth
- Long-grain white rice
- (Optional additions: sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, peas)
Instructions
- Substitute brown rice for a heartier option (increase liquid and cook time).
- Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for heat.
- Use turkey cutlets instead of chicken.
- To make it gluten-free, use a GF flour blend or cornstarch slurry for thickening.
- Great for meal prep; reheats well on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Notes
- Substitute brown rice for a heartier option (increase liquid and cook time).
- Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for heat.
- Use turkey cutlets instead of chicken.
- To make it gluten-free, use a GF flour blend or cornstarch slurry for thickening.
- Great for meal prep; reheats well on the stovetop or in the microwave.
