Description
Smothered chicken and rice brings Southern comfort straight to your dinner table with rich, creamy gravy coating tender chicken and fluffy rice. Hearty and satisfying, this classic dish delivers home-style warmth that makes your family crowd around the table eager for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
Seasonings and Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large onion
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 green onions
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Blend 1 cup flour with 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and ½ tsp garlic powder in a shallow dish for dredging your chicken.
- Roll each chicken breast through the seasoned flour, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Heat ¼ cup vegetable oil in a large skillet at 375°F until oil shimmers with hot ripples.
- Carefully lay chicken breasts into hot oil, searing 3-4 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Transfer browned chicken to a clean plate, leaving delicious brown bits in the skillet.
- Dice 1 onion, 2 celery stalks, 1 green bell pepper, and 3 garlic cloves directly into the same skillet.
- Sauté chopped vegetables for 4-5 minutes at medium heat until they soften and release their aromatic flavors.
- Pour 2 cups chicken broth and 1 can cream of chicken soup into the skillet, whisking to create a smooth sauce.
- Gently nestle seared chicken breasts back into the bubbling sauce, ensuring they are partially submerged.
- Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Simultaneously prepare 2 cups long-grain white rice according to package directions in a separate pot.
- Spread cooked rice across a large serving platter as a creamy base.
- Arrange chicken breasts atop the rice, then generously ladle remaining sauce over the entire dish.
- Sprinkle 2 chopped green onions and 1 tbsp fresh parsley across the top for a bright, fresh finish.
- Serve the dish immediately while hot and sauce is still steaming.
Notes
- Season the flour mixture generously to ensure deep flavor throughout the chicken.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before coating to help the seasoned flour adhere perfectly.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F for safe, tender results.
- For a lighter version, swap cream of chicken soup with Greek yogurt or low-fat cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg