Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting one pot dinner made with tender seasoned chicken, creamy rice, and savory vegetables cooked together for rich flavor. This dish is filling, family friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want something hearty without complicated steps.
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced lengthwise
Olive oil
Salted butter
Yellow onion diced
Green bell pepper diced
Celery diced
Fresh garlic minced
Water or chicken broth
Chicken flavored bouillon powder
Cream of chicken soup
Basmati rice rinsed well
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Smoked paprika
Kinder’s Buttery Poultry Blend
Cajun seasoning
Salt and black pepper
Instructions
Season the chicken generously on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, buttery poultry seasoning, and Cajun seasoning
Heat olive oil and part of the butter in a deep skillet over medium heat
Cook the chicken until golden on both sides and fully cooked then remove and set aside
Add remaining butter to the skillet and sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened
Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant
Stir in water or broth and chicken flavored bouillon while scraping up any browned bits
Mix in cream of chicken soup until smooth
Add rinsed rice and stir well
Bring to a gentle boil then cover and simmer on low heat until rice is tender
Chop or shred the cooked chicken
Return chicken to the skillet and stir gently to combine
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper
Serve warm
Notes
Rinsing the rice helps prevent a gummy texture and keeps the grains fluffy
A deep skillet with a lid works best to ensure even cooking
If the rice seems dry, add a small splash of broth and stir gently
Let the dish rest briefly before serving so the rice can finish absorbing moisture
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator and reheat best with a splash of liquid
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American