Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that combines succulent chicken with a creamy, savory sauce served over fluffy rice. This dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, enveloping your taste buds in a warm embrace with every bite. The tender chicken, bathed in rich gravy, pairs perfectly with rice that soaks up all the delicious flavors, making it an irresistible meal. With straightforward preparation steps and common ingredients found in your pantry, this recipe is as easy to make as it is satisfying. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or preparing meals for the week ahead, Smothered Chicken and Rice delivers both flavor and convenience—truly a dish that brings everyone together at the table.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 minced garlic cloves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and onion powder.
- Arrange seasoned chicken in the baking dish in a single layer.
- In a bowl, mix uncooked rice with chicken broth; pour over the chicken.
- Spoon cream of mushroom soup evenly over everything.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg