Description
This Smothered Chicken and Rice recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family dinner. Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy sauce with onions, bell peppers, and rice, then baked to perfection. Serve this hearty meal with your favorite sides for a satisfying mealtime experience.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Sauce:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, brown seasoned chicken breasts on both sides.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened.
- Mix cream soups and broth, add uncooked rice.
- Layer onions, peppers, and chicken in a baking dish, pour soup mixture over.
- Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes.
- Enjoy with loved ones!
Notes
- Preparation Tips: Season chicken well; sauté veggies in chicken drippings.
- Cooking Tips: Cover dish tightly with foil; remove foil for a crispy top.
- Substitutions: Try chicken thighs or tofu; swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa.
- Make-Ahead Option: Assemble ahead, bake before serving; freeze leftovers with a splash of broth.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with roasted vegetables, salad, or cornbread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
