Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken smothered in a rich gravy served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika, then brown them in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add onions, garlic, and bell peppers, sautéing until softened.
- Add rice to the skillet and stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until rice is cooked and chicken is tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices overnight.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or peas.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Smothered Chicken, Chicken and Rice, Family Dinner