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Smothered Chicken and Rice: The Ultimate Comfort Meal Your Family Will Love

Smothered chicken and rice served on white plate with creamy gravy and herbs
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This smothered chicken and rice recipe is the ultimate comfort food with tender chicken in a rich, flavorful gravy served over fluffy rice. Perfect stovetop meal ready in 50 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–7 oz each)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups water

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides.
  2. In a large 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, whisk flour into the remaining butter and drippings to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant, stirring constantly.
  4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning gravy over the top. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature on an instant-read thermometer.
  6. Meanwhile, in a separate medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add rice, stir once, reduce heat to low, cover with tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes without lifting lid, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  7. Fluff rice with a fork and serve the smothered chicken and gravy over the cooked rice.

Notes

  • For richer gravy, substitute heavy cream for the milk.
  • If gravy becomes too thick, thin it with additional chicken broth.
  • Pound chicken breasts to even 3/4-inch thickness for uniform cooking.
  • Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce to gravy for extra depth of flavor.
  • Boneless, skinless thighs can be substituted; increase cooking time to 25-30 minutes.

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