Savory Chicken and Rice: Your New Comfort Food Delight

This Chicken and Rice recipe is a warm, hearty comfort food that combines tender chicken thighs with creamy gravy atop fluffy rice.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 650

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on preferred.
2 tablespoons Butter For browning the chicken.

For the Gravy

1 medium Onion Chopped.
3 cloves Garlic Minced.
1/4 cup Flour For dredging and thickening.
2 cups Chicken Broth Savory base.
1 cup Heavy Cream Adds creaminess.

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

For Serving

1 cup White Rice Cooked.
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.

Equipment

Large skillet or Dutch oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Dredge in flour.
In a skillet, melt butter and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown.
Sauté chopped onions in the skillet until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic, stir, then whisk in chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
Return chicken thighs to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for 25-30 minutes.
Cook white rice according to package instructions. Fluff and set aside.
Serve the rice, top with chicken and gravy, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Season chicken generously for the best flavor. Monitor heat levels to ensure even cooking.

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