Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, a creamy sauce, and fluffy rice for a delightful meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe takes just under an hour to prepare and will impress your guests with its rich taste and inviting aroma. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices for an extra touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, soy sauce, and chicken broth; pour over the chicken.
- Sprinkle uncooked rice evenly on top of the mixture in the baking dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil; bake for approximately 45 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg