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Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

A delicious bowl of creamy smothered chicken and rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Tender chicken in a rich, creamy pan sauce served over fluffy rice. This easy one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights and is a kid-friendly comfort food favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and paprika, and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened and heated through.
  7. Stir in fresh parsley.
  8. Serve the creamy smothered chicken over cooked rice.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, you can mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the simmering sauce.
  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like peas, carrots, or broccoli to the skillet with the onion.
  • This dish pairs well with a simple side salad.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/creamy-smothered-chicken-and-rice/

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