Description
A cozy and comforting one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken thighs smothered in a rich, creamy gravy, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or Sunday family dinners — this savory smothered chicken and rice is pure comfort food with minimal effort.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Gravy:
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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
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1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
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1 onion, finely chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
For the Rice:
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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2 cups water or chicken broth
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Sear the Chicken:
Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Heat oil in a large skillet and cook chicken skin-side down for 5–6 minutes. Flip and cook 4–5 more minutes. Remove from pan. -
Make the Gravy Base:
In the same pan, sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. -
Build the Gravy:
Slowly whisk in broth and cream. Simmer until thickened. Season to taste. -
Simmer Chicken:
Return chicken to the skillet. Cover and cook on low for 10–12 minutes until chicken is tender and fully cooked. -
Cook the Rice:
In a separate pot, cook rice with broth or water and salt until tender, about 15 minutes. -
Serve:
Spoon rice into bowls and top with smothered chicken and gravy.
Notes
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Substitutions: Use coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
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Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Reheat: Warm on the stove with a splash of broth or cream.
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Variations: Add mushrooms, peas, or spinach to the gravy for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: One-pan, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: stuffed mushrooms, caprese mushroom caps, vegetarian main dish