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Quick and Easy Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

A comforting and filling dish that comes together quickly, perfect for busy weeknights. Everyone at the table will love it!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup White or brown rice (quick-cooking preferred)
  • 1 can Cream of chicken or mushroom soup These shortcut soups save the day
  • 1 piece Onion, diced (or onion powder)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced (or garlic powder)
  • 1 splash Milk or chicken broth
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • Thyme, optional
  • Grated cheese, optional
  • Peas or frozen carrots, optional for added veggies

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika if desired.
  2. In a big skillet, brown the chicken for a few minutes until it has some color.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  4. Add diced onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the cream of soup and splash in milk or broth; mix until creamy.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, add uncooked rice, and stir it in.
  7. Cover and simmer on low until the rice is tender (about 25 minutes).
  8. Add cheese on top, cover for one additional minute, and serve.

Notes

Feel free to use leftover cooked chicken; it’s a great time-saver. Add some hot sauce for an extra kick or sneak in some spinach to boost the nutrition. Ever tried with rotisserie chicken? Y’all, I swear, you’ll have dinner on the table before the commercials are over. And always taste before serving…sometimes a squeeze of lemon perks it up magically.